Maldives ratifies controversial law targeting media outlets

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that imposes for hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions. The bill provides for individual fines of...

Trade stands at USD8.87m: Gilani for direct air, sea links with Maldives

ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani highlighted that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the Maldives stood at USD8.87 million in 2024-25 and stressed that direct air and sea links could help unlock the trade’s potential. He...

WIPO applauds Maldives’ IP gains

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has commended the Maldivian government for its strides in intellectual property protection. In a statement, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade reported that WIPO Director General...

Why is there an outcry in Maldives after new media law?

Maldives has ratified a new media law – and journalists and the Opposition are up in arms. President Mohamed Muizzu gave his assent to the law, which allows journalists and media outlets to be fined heavily or even shuttered. This comes despite...

India extends Maldives’ $50-mn govt bond repayment deadline

India on Thursday said it has rolled over, for one more year, $50 million Maldives’ government bonds as “an emergency financial assistance” to the archipelagic nation. The deadline for the repayment of a $50 million Treasury Bill (T-bill) was...

Maldives urges world again on Gaza offensive

The Government of the Maldives has issued a strong condemnation of the large-scale ground offensive launched by Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza, labeling it a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict. In a statement released by the...

President ratifies Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, officially bringing it into law just 42 hours after its passage in Parliament. The legislation, introduced by Thulhaadhoo MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru,...

President Muizzu ratifies Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Act

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, formally enacting it into law as Act No. 16/2025. The legislation, passed at the People’s Majlis Sixth Special Session on September 16, aims to promote...

Maldives ratifies controversial law targeting journalists and media outlets

MALE, Maldives -- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that allows hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions. The bill provides for...

Maldives journalists to seek repeal of new media law

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Journalists in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation of the Maldives will appeal to the country’s Supreme Court to repeal a new law that they say seeks to stifle the media and impose steep fines on violators,...

China stays on top as Maldives’ largest tourism market

The ministry went on to reveal that about 6,931 tourists arrived on average every day during January, 7,646 in February, 6,563 in March, 6,611 during April, 4,375 during May, 4,726 during June, 6,024 during July, and 6,601 during August. During...

Ananya Panday shuts down trolls over Maldives tan: `I`m a fan`

Ananya Panday stunned in a white maxi dress at Bads of Bollywood premiere last night. However, she was trolled over her tanned look after her Maldives vacation. Now, she has given a befitting reply to netizens showing how she embraces it instead...

Maldives leader ratifies controversial law targeting journalists and media outlets

MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that allows for hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions. The bill provides for...

India extends Maldives' $50 million government bonds repayment deadline

“This has been done under a unique Government-to-Government arrangement, as an emergency financial assistance to Maldives,” the statement, posted on the High Commission’s X account, said | Photo Credit: Gunasekar K S 10192@Chennai New Delhi has...

India extends Maldives' $50 mn govt bonds repayment deadline

India on Thursday said it has rolled over, for one more year, USD 50 million Maldives' government bonds as “an emergency financial assistance” to the archipelagic nation. The deadline for the repayment of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill (T-bill)...

India extends Maldives’ USD 50 million  Govt bonds repayment deadline

MALE, Sept 18: India on Thursday said it has rolled over, for one more year, USD 50 million Maldives’ Government bonds as “an emergency financial assistance” to the archipelagic nation. The deadline for the repayment of a USD 50 million Treasury...

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli claims Dhaalu Zone title at Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025

The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Dhaalu Zone concluded on 14 September 2025 at the Bandidhoo Futsal Ground, hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli emerged as Dhaalu Atoll Champion after a decisive 5–0 victory over Angsana...

The remote Maldives island blending local culture with luxury

Thursday 18 September 2025 12:12 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The Banyan Tree in the Maldives, which occupies its own very walkable island We all...

India grants extension to Maldives on USD 50 million government bonds

The deadline for the repayment of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill (T-bill) was extended once again "on the request of the Maldives government" New Delhi has rolled over, for one more year, USD 50 million Maldives' government bonds as "an emergency...

Maldives Bill Sparks Outrage Over Potential Media Censorship

Male, Maldives — A controversial bill aimed at regulating media in the Maldives has ignited widespread protests and criticism from journalists and opposition parties. Approved by a supermajority in parliament on September 17, the Maldives Media...