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2023-11-18
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Aid organizations raise alarm as ‘apocalyptic’ conditions grip Gaza
Aid charities have sounded the alarm about an "apocalyptic" situation in Gaza after more than two months of war between Israel and Hamas, warning of starvation and an outbreak of disease.
Source:SunOnline International今天 13:370 -
Addu faces hours-long water outage
The water supply has gone out in the linked islands of Addu, prompting mounting complaints from residents.
Source:SunOnline International前天 12:220 -
Committee OKs MVR 49.8bn budget for next year
The Parliament’s Budget Committee has passed a MVR 49.8 billion state budget for next year, after adding an additional MVR 306 million to the original figure.
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Adhurey to Yameen: A new party is no loss to PPM-PNC
The ruling coalition, composed of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) has nothing to lose from former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s decision to leave the coalition he prev…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-70 -
Maldivian wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free promo
A Maldivian man has won USD 1 million from a draw held for the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-70 -
President appoints nine additional deputy ministers
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed nine additional deputy ministers to government ministries.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-70 -
Deadline extended for Japan-funded JDS scholarship
The applications deadline for Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS Scholarship) has been extended by three weeks.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-60 -
MDP: New PPM govt has seen return of dark days of the past
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) voiced deep concern over the recent wave of violence in the Maldives on Monday, warning that the country was seeing the return of the “dark days” experienced during the first Progressiv…
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Qasim: Chances of reclaiming lost maritime territory has improved, Maldives must initiate talks
Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim urged the Maldivian government to initiate talks with the United Kingdom as soon as possible on Monday, stating that the chances of Maldives reclaiming the maritime territory i…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-50 -
Hassan Latheef elected leader of Democrats with 1,704 votes
Preliminary results show that The Democrats’ Interim Chairperson Hassan Latheef led polls to win the party’s leadership during the internal elections held on Saturday.
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Maldives condemns Israel’s war against Palestine
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu condemned Israel’s war against Palestine, and its brutal occupation and collective punishment of innocent civilians on Wednesday, in a message on occasion of the International Day …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-290 -
Mundhu appointed Ambassador-at-large at Foreign Ministry
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed has appointed Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) as the Ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-200 -
Parliament establishes new order members leading the session
The Parliament, on Monday, has announced the new order of members who can preside over sittings in circumstances where both the speaker of the deputy speaker are unavailable.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-200 -
Discussions underway to only allow Hajj Corporation to escort pilgrims
Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali has revealed that discussions are underway to limit the permit to escort pilgrims from the Maldives to Hajj to just Maldives Hajj Corporation.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-190 -
Ex-DCP Latheef appointed National Security Advisor
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retired) Ibrahim Latheef has been appointed the National Security Advisor at the President’s Office.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-180 -
President’s first decision: National flag to not be lowered after 6pm from now on
Newly sworn-in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided against lowering the national flag after 6:00pm, effectively immediately.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-182 -
Housing Ministry halts issuance of ‘Gedhoruveriya’ flats
Housing Ministry states they have halted the handover of the first 4,000 flats under the ‘Gedhoruveriya’ housing scheme, in accordance with instructions from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-160 -
Siyam: I hope for a bright future for the youth in Muizzu's presidency
MDA President and Dh. Meedhoo MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed said today that he hopes the government of President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who will be sworn into office next Friday, will do strong and productive work to brighten…
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-110 -
Muizzu urges unity for national progress
The country needs peace and everyone should be united to move this country forward, President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said today.
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WHO says 'a child is killed every 10 minutes in Gaza' as Israel intensifies strikes
A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in blockaded Gaza, the World Health Organization [WHO] Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has told the United Nations Security Council, warning: "Nowhere and no one …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-112 -
AGO: Important govt. bills remain stymied
Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has expressed concern that several important government bills remain stymied in various stages at the Parliament.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-100 -
Feydhoo raises over MVR 100,000 for Palestine from sale of school badge
The 230-student Sh. Feydhoo School has raised over MVR 100,000 from the sale of school badges to assist Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-100 -
EXIM Bank: Projects will not stop despite change in administration
Expressing support to be continued in the current fashion, Deputy Managing Director at EXIM Bank of India to ET Infra N. Ramesh says the projects underway in the Maldives, funded by the bank, will not be stopped despite …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-94 -
Man involved in hit-and-run that injured MNU lecturer sentenced to two years in jail
he Criminal Court sentenced a young man to two years in prison on Monday, after founding him guilty of involvement in a hit-and-run that resulted in serious injuries to a lecturer from the Maldives National university (M…
Source:SATV2023-11-76 -
Urbanco to host an event to help Palestine on Friday
Urbanco will hold an event on Friday to help Palestinian Muslims.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-20 -
Fire breaks out on yacht; passengers rescued
A huge fire broke out on a yacht off the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, in North Male’ Atoll, on Saturday. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said the fire on the yacht – Majesty 62 – was reported to the aut…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-297 -
Over 3,000 invites for Muizzu’s inauguration
The Parliament says it is getting ready to send over 3,000 invitations for the inauguration of President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu next month.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-273 -
Nasheed’s no-confidence motion scheduled for next Sunday
Parliament has scheduled the no-confidence motion submitted against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed for next Sunday.
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IAC Maldives distributes USD 100,000 in cash to Palestinian families
Around USD 100,000 from Maldivians was distributed amongst 200 Palestinian families that are in need.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-195 -
Maldives calls for urgent action to provide relief for Palestinians
Maldives has called to bring the ongoing military attacks by Israel against Palestinians to a stop and to establish a corridor to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-190 -
Four injured in explosion at Kulhudhuffushi airport
An explosion took place at the Kulhudhuffushi Airport on Thursday, leaving four people injured.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-190 -
Maldives condemns deadly Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
Maldives has condemned the deadly Israeli air strike on a hospital in Gaza that has killed hundreds of civilians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-186 -
Tree Top Hospital urges to lodge complaints through official channels
Tree Top Hospital, on Monday, has urged any party with grievances or concerns regarding their medical services to lodge complaints through their official communication channels.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-1710 -
President Solih calls for inquiry on human right abuses by Israel against Palestinians
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Monday, has called for a comprehensive international inquiry into the human rights abuses perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-179 -
Wellness Matters to mark one year to ‘Plant a Tree’ project
Local NGO Wellness Matters is preparing to celebrate one year to its “Plant a Tree” project.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-1612 -
Spokesperson: Stock shortage could halt healthcare service
The spokesperson for the president-elect’s office says that health officials haven’t been placing new orders for equipment and pharmaceuticals needed by hospitals, warning that a shortage of stock could result in a hal…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-166 -
SS Play now available on IOS
The SS Play – an app which allows people to watch multiple TV channels from anywhere in Maldives at an affordable rate – is now available on iPhone or IOS phones.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-131 -
Maldives preps for Friday rally in solidarity with Palestinians
The Maldives is scheduled to hold a rally in the capital Male’ on Friday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-138 -
Maldives to hold telethon to aid Palestinians
All media stations in the Maldives are collaborating to hold a telethon to aid Palestinians in besieged Gaza.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-127 -
Fine for lost passports reduced to MVR 2,000
The passport regulations have been revised to limit the fine on renewal of lost passports to maximum MVR 2,000.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-122 -
MNP to partner with PPM-PNC for parliamentary elections
The MNP, which won 1,907 votes in last month’s presidential election, will contest the upcoming parliamentary elections in collaboration with the PPM-PNC coalition, says the party’s leader Colonel (Retired) Mohamed Naz…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-118 -
Arabiyya School niqab ban: Interim order denied by High Court as well
High Court has upheld the decision by Civil Court to deny an interim order to halt the enforcement of Education Ministry's directive banning female students of Arabiyaa School who wear the niqab, from wearing niqab with …
Source:SATV2023-10-100 -
Applications opened for 300 scholarships from Saudi Arabia
Applications have been opened for over 300 scholarships granted to Maldives by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-90 -
MVR 1M roughly received in donations for Palestine fund
The International Aid Campaign (IAC) has revealed they received roughly MVR 1 million in donations for the relief fund opened for Palestine within just one day’s span.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-90 -
Applications open for chief judge at Civil Court and High Court
Applications have been opened on Thursday for the post of chief judge at both Civil Court and High Court.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-66 -
Tree Top Hospital successfully performs first permanent pacemaker implantation
Tree Top Hospital has successfully performed the first permanent pacemaker implantation in the Maldives using conduction system pacing technique.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-60 -
Final results of the runoff announced with no changes to preliminary results
Elections Commission (EC) has announced the final results of the presidential runoff held last Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-50 -
State companies instructed not to initiate new projects
State-owned enterprises have been instructed by the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) to halt all projects undertaken by them until the commencement of the new presidential term.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-51 -
Large area of Maldives experiencing rough seas and rain
Maldives Meteorological Service has said today that a large area of Maldives is experiencing rough seas and stormy weather.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-45 -
World Bank: Maldives economy will grow by 6.5%, but fiscal buffers needed
World Bank has said that while the economy of Maldives is expected to grow by 6.5 percent this year, there needs to be urgent fiscal adjustments as there is a chance of the economy weakening.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-40 -
Democrats hit pause on push to change government system
The Democrats have hit pause on their push to change the system of governance in Maldives, deciding to give President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu a chance.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-44 -
Aslam: MDP mustn’t misuse majority and rush system change
Parliament majority leader and North Hithadhoo MP, Mohamed Aslam said today that rushing to change the governing system just because they have the majority in the Parliament, is not a good thing to do.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-30 -
Muizzu’s response to his label: I’m pro-Maldives
Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election.”
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-37 -
Preparations underway for Muizzu to be sworn in on November 17
Parliament administration decided today that the swearing-in ceremony of the President-Elect and Vice President will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-20 -
President: Pleased I delivered good governance, established stability
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says he believes he delivered good governance, and established peace and stability in the Maldives, in the last five years.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-210 -
Transparency Maldives: Vote secrecy not guaranteed in some polling stations
The anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency Maldives (TA) says their observers found that the secrecy of the vote wasn’t guaranteed in some of the polling stations.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-303 -
Election runoff: Ink will be put on ring finger, instead of middle
Elections Commission (EC) has announced the decision to change the finger that will be marked with indelible ink in the presidential election runoff to the ring finger of the left hand.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-293 -
Muizzu: Will not terminate agreements beneficial to Maldives
The opposition PPM-PNC’s presidential candidate Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says he will not terminate any agreement that is beneficial to the Maldives.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-2916 -
Sunday also declared a public holiday
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has designated next week’s Sunday as a public holiday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-280 -
Counterfeit TT scam: Shifau’s passport withheld after return to Maldives
The passport of Hussain Shifau, Ma. Honeysuckle, who has been pressed with multiple charges for importing goods using fake Telegraphic Transfers (TTs) has been held upon return to the Maldives after months abroad to evad…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-285 -
285 applications received for officials in runoff
Elections Commission (EC) states they have received 280 applications for officials in the runoff round of the presidential election slated for this Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-262 -
Finance Minister denies rumors alleging govt’s plan to take MVR 3B loan
Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has denied allegations claiming the Maldivian government has proposed to withdraw an MVR 3 billion loan from the Indian government.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-220 -
Senior citizen allowance to be raised to MVR 7,000
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced his administration’s decision to raise the state-provided monthly allowance for senior citizens to MVR 7,000.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-220 -
Muizzu promises to restore area removed from Maafaru’s jurisdiction
The opposition PPM-PNC coalition’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to restore the area removed from the jurisdiction of N. Maafaru – including two uninhabited islands and a large lagoon area – i…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-203 -
Faris decides against backing a candidate in election runoff
Ahmed Faris Maumoon, who ran in the first round of the presidential election as an independent candidate, has decided he will not back a candidate in the election runoff, which will be held at the end of this month.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-204 -
Four foreign vessels illegally fishing in Maldivian territory seized
Four foreign vessels illegal fishing in the Maldives’ Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been seized by authorities.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-195 -
Democrats extend separate proposals to two parties with stringent deadline
The Democrats have passed a resolution to extend separate proposals to two political parties regarding the formation of a coalition for the runoff of the presidential election; subject to a stringent deadline of two days…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-198 -
President: Will win runoff with score of ‘5-3 goals’
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is running for re-election on behalf of the main ruling MDP, says he will win the presidential election runoff scheduled for September 30 “with a score of 5-3 goals”.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-170 -
Muizzu: Re-registration of over 25,000 voters ‘highly questionable’
PM-PNC’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says it is highly questionable that 25,000 people would have requested re-registration in just two days.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-171 -
New jetty constructed at Hoarafushi Airport
The construction of a jetty at HA. Hoarafushi Airport has been completed at a time when many people have raised concerns about the Hoarafushi Airport not having a jetty.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-150 -
Authorities investigate after young boy locked out in balcony
The young boy appears to be around three years of age. He is locked out in a balcony in a flat in the Hiyaa towers in Hulhumale' without any clothes on, in the dead of the night.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-150 -
Nazim: No one wants to see Yameen free, more than me
Former Defence Minister and leader of Maldives National Party (MNP) Colonel Retired Mohamed Nazim has said today that he is the one who wants to free opposition leader and former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom mos…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-148 -
Ali Azim elected as Democrats’ PG leader
Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim has been elected as the parliamentary group leader of the Democrats, a new party formed by a breakaway faction of the ruling MDP.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-1418 -
JP to decide on runoff stance this Wednesday
Sun, through reliable sources, has learned that Jumhoory Party (JP) will decide its stance regarding the second round of the presidential elections on Wednesday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-126 -
President’s letter to Mauritius leaked, opposition allegations proven false
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s letter to the Mauritian prime minister with respect to the Chagos archipelago has been leaked on social media – proving allegations raised by the opposition had been false all along.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-1215 -
President confident of ‘two or three’ new partners for runoff
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says he is confident that “two or three” new parties will join the ruling MDP coalition, ahead of the election runoff on September 30.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-117 -
Sitting concludes after no-confidence motions dropped
The parliamentary sitting on Monday concluded in under two hours, after many of the MPs who signed no-confidence motions against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla withdrew their signatures.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-112 -
One dead in L. Atoll link road accident
A motorbike and car collided on the L. Atoll link road on Saturday, leaving one person dead.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-100 -
Dhiraagu supports ‘Oevaru’ mental health conference
Local telecom company Dhiraagu has partnered with India Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)’s National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) for the ‘Oevaru’ mental health conference.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-81 -
President Solih: Addu will seal the single round election win
Main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s presidential candidate President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, stressing he can win Saturday’s election in a single round, has remarked it is Addu City’s residents that will pla…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-82 -
Boat carrying 13 sinks off Dharavandhoo
Acargo boat carrying 13 people capsized off the coast of B. Dharavandhoo on Thursday, as it travelled from Male’ to B. Atoll.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-73 -
Pres Solih: Rival candidates lack original pledges
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused rival candidates of lacking any original pledges, and restoring to copying pledges off the ruling MDP’s manifesto.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-715 -
MTCC awarded harbor development projects at Gemanafushi, Maarandhoo
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was awarded harbor development projects at GA. Gemanafushi and HA. Maarendhoo on Monday.
Source:The News International2023-9-59 -
High-cost projects pledged for Kulhudhuffushi including international recreation centre
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged a number of high-cost projects for Kulhudhuffushi City if elected for a second term in office, including the development of the recreation centre up to international standards.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-515 -
Land reclamation to start this week in Hulhumale' lagoon
Urbanco will start dredging in Hulhumale' Phase II lagoon this week to dredge the land needed for the land to be allocated under the Binveriyaa Scheme.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-422 -
CONI report ‘missing’; case reported to police
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih takes part in 2023 presidential debate on September 2, 2023.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-413 -
President Solih: Will win the election even if voting is held today
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Friday night, remarked he would win the presidential election if the voting was held today itself.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-22 -
Muizzu: A coastal tourism project planned for Gan and Fonadhoo
PPM, PNC candidate, Dr Mohamed Muizzu said last night that he will implement a coastal tourism project which will include both L. Fonadhoo and Gan.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-215 -
President to Muizzu: Hinnavaru will not change its decision; best to give me a second term
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says that he does not believe his home island of Lh. Hinnavaru will vote for anyone but him, adding that getting re-elected for a second term is in the best interest of the entire Maldives…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-116 -
Adhurey: Fake headlines an act of desperation; Muizzu has Yameen’s full support
PNC’s leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) has dismissed a report on an online news outlet claiming former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom expressed displeasure at PPM-PNC’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mohamed M…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-14 -
Sangu’s presidential debate slated for Saturday, all 5 candidates from parties to attend
The presidential debate hosted by Sangu TV has been slated for Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-300 -
Interpol red notice issued for suspect in counterfeit TT scam
An Interpol red notice has been issued for Hussain Shifau, Ma. Honeysuckle, who has been pressed multiple charges for importing goods using fake Telegraphic Transfers (TTs).
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-305 -
Magistrate courts’ judicial allowance raised
The Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) has increased the judicial allowance paid to employees at magistrate courts.
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-290 -
President Solih: Will propose a surplus budget for 2029, with an economy valued at MVR 170B
Predicting state revenue will rise to MVR 50 billion by the end of next term, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated the state budgets submitted for parliamentary approval after that will be surplus.
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-297 -
System that allows instant transactions between banks inaugurated
Favara’, a payment system that allows instant money transactions between two banks, has been launched.
Source:SATV2023-8-270 -
Fayyaz: Will control rent of govt. issued flats, if leased by owner
Main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s chairperson and Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has stated that policies will be altered to accommodate the leasing of government-subsidized flats to third parties in accor…
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-260 -
Aslam to Nasheed: Clear now that MDP cannot be destroyed
Main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s parliamentary leader and running mate of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Friday, remarked that it has become evidently clear that the party cannot be easily destroyed, …
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-262 -
MDP pledges to establish an EXIM bank in the Maldives
Main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has included paving the way for local businesses to fund projects in foreign nations in their economic manifesto.
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-252 -
MP Siraj: Around 200 members from Fonadhoo followed suit to leave MDP
Fonadhoo MP Moosa Siraj states a large number of Fonadhoo residents have followed suit and submitted their resignation from main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-240 -
President Solih: Yameen failed because he forgot about the coalition
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih states the main reason former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyom’s administration failed is because he forgot about those who helped him secure the presidency and coalition partners.
Source:SunOnline International2023-8-240
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