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Penal Code amendments removed from agenda

The government-sponsored bill seeking to criminalize genocide and treason in the Penal Code has been removed from today's parliament agenda.

27 Oct 2026

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Penal Code amendment designed to target leaders: Shameem

Shameem argued that state leaders should be protected from undue fear of criminal prosecution while carrying out the mandate entrusted to them by the public, saying they should be able to perform their duties fully in accordance with that mandate.

27 Oct 2026

Malika Shahid

Agreement signed for 15MW solar power project

The project is expected to save 15 million litres of imported diesel annually and reduce government expenditure by MVR 180 million a year, according to the ministry.

27 Oct 2026

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U15 team take Maldives' first goals, point in FIFA World Cup

The FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.

27 Oct 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Criminalize genocide with harsher penalties for politicians

The bill states that in prosecutions, defense cannot claim the accused acted under superior orders or lawful permission.

26 Oct 2026

Shazma Thaufeeq

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4th batch of National Service leaves for training

351 trainees from 126 islands are taking part in the three-month program at the training center established in Lh. Maafilaafushi. The government will provide the trainees with an allowance of MVR 6,000 for the duration of the program.

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MIB to hold EGM on 10 November

Eligible shareholders can register to participate and vote at the meeting through the infinity.mv portal or by emailing the registration form to investor.relations@mib.com.mv.

26 Oct 2026

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DhiraaguPay launches rent promo for FDC residents

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Allied Insurance wins two awards at IFSA 2026

26 Oct 2026

Addu to become SME zone with tax and rent concessions

25 Oct 2026

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Maziya in second before league break

The league is put on hold so that the national football team has time to prepare for the SAFF Championship in early November. It will be held in Bangladesh from 4th November to 17th November, with the league restarting on 21st November.

26 Oct 2026

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New ranks second after scoring seven goals against Eagles

25 Oct 2026

Buru captain Hamdhaan to national team for the first time

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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia

Parliament authorised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday to take "all necessary measures" to help Saudi Arabia defend itself — a move that could push Cairo more directly into the conflict between the kingdom and Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.

26 Oct 2026

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Penal Code amendments removed from agenda

Penal Code amendment designed to target leaders: Shameem

Agreement signed for 15MW solar power project

U15 team take Maldives' first goals, point in FIFA World Cup

Criminalize genocide with harsher penalties for politicians

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LCOY Maldives 2026 Statement to COP31 and the World

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Agreement signed for 15MW solar power project

U15 team take Maldives' first goals, point in FIFA World Cup

MVR 5 mn in gold inside two men seized in smuggling attempt

Penal Code amendments removed from agenda

Penal Code amendment designed to target leaders: Shameem

Genocide criminalized due to treaty signed 42 years ago: AG

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia

Swiss woman with Ebola evacuated from Nigeria to Geneva

Photo Gallery

4th batch of National Service leaves for training

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MIB to hold EGM on 10 November

DhiraaguPay launches rent promo for FDC residents

What is behind Dhiraagu’s mysterious door?

Allied Insurance wins two awards at IFSA 2026

Addu to become SME zone with tax and rent concessions

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Maziya in second before league break

New ranks second after scoring seven goals against Eagles

Buru captain Hamdhaan to national team for the first time

Rizey's goals keeps Victory in first

U15 team take Maldives' first goals, point in FIFA World Cup

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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia

Swiss woman with Ebola evacuated from Nigeria to Geneva

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