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Parliament accepts bill to reverse 17% GST on travel agents

The bill was accepted with the support of all 43 MPs who participated in the vote, including members of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

Parliament accepts bill to reverse 17% GST on travel agents

Parliament accepts bill to reverse 17% GST on travel agents

MDP MPs call for referendum on Ras Malé pact with Eagle Hills

MDP MPs call for referendum on Ras Malé pact with Eagle Hills

Govt proposes bill on home-schooling

Govt proposes bill on home-schooling

Motion against salary hikes for speaker, ministers rejected

Motion against salary hikes for speaker, ministers rejected

MMA reminds resorts of 40% dollar conversion requirement

MMA reminds resorts of 40% dollar conversion requirement

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4 Bangladeshis arrested over 6.75kg drug smuggling case

The court ordered MD Mizannur Rahman to be remanded in custody until the conclusion of his trial. The remaining three were remanded in custody for 15 days.

Committee to study extending MPs' health insurance to public

Azaan argued that removing health insurance benefits exclusively from MPs would not address the broader issue of unequal access to state-funded insurance.

Lack of genocide law could affect ICJ case against Israel: AG

His remarks followed the government's submission of amendments to the Penal Code seeking to introduce genocide as a criminal offence.

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Parliament removes controversial Penal Code amendment from agenda

This follows criticism of the proposed legislation, with opponents alleging that its provisions could be used to restrict protests against Eagle Hills project.

Rules changed to allow resolutions to be rejected without debate

The amendment also prevents MPs from submitting resolutions on subjects already scheduled for debate in Parliament.

Shameem warns amendment could be used to prosecute officials

Government has said the amendments are intended to fulfil the Maldives' obligations under the genocide prevention convention.

Lack of genocide law could affect ICJ case against Israel: AG

His remarks followed the government's submission of amendments to the Penal Code seeking to introduce genocide as a criminal offence.

Govt proposes criminalising genocide, acts threatening economy

The proposed legislation introduces a separate chapter covering acts that threaten the state's economic security and constitute treason.

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9 arrested in Thinadhoo over gang rape and child sexual abuse

The case was reported to police on Monday, involving allegations that a group of men had sexually assaulted the woman in Thinadhoo.

Nasheed urges MDP not to oppose Eagle Hills project in Ras Malé

Court remands 9 men over rape and sexual abuse in Thinadhoo

Burials suspended at Hulhumalé cemetery over waterlogged graves

2 foreign teachers arrested over sexual abuse of students

MDP MPs oppose pay rises for senior officials, cite MVR 40M cost

Maldives backs UAE candidate for UN Secretary-General

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Parliament accepts bill to reverse 17% GST on travel agents

The bill was accepted with the support of all 43 MPs who participated in the vote, including members of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

MMA reminds resorts of 40% dollar conversion requirement

The MMA urged all businesses covered by the law to fulfil their obligations within the prescribed deadline.

Pres announces tax-free zones, tax relief for small businesses

From 1 January 2027, the government plans to establish tax-free zones for SMEs, beginning with a three-year pilot project in Addu City.

Nasheed urges MDP not to oppose Eagle Hills project in Ras Malé

He sent additional messages warning that opposing Eagle Hills and investment by a UAE company would harm the MDP politically.

Opposition to Eagle Hills won't affect other investments: Yameen

Yameen argued that any withdrawal of investors would instead be attributable to what he described as the government's misguided economic policies.