Govt says oppose waste import; will amend law

Speaking to Atoll Times, Shauna said that the government does not support the import of waste and the bill proposed by the government does not allow it.

19 December 2022

Motion calls for law governing after state companies

The second highest number of cases filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission pertain to state-owned companies.

15 February 2023

Govt to introduce drug law amendments in Q1 2023

Imad said that one of the biggest challenges in finding a solution to the drug problem in the country is the lack of adequate legal framework.

4 January 2023

Amendment passed to allow single judge High Court proceedings

One of the changes the committee made to the bill was to make certain high court cases heard by even a single judge.

7 November 2022

Government proposes housing policy changes; savings scheme

Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) is constructing 4,000 flats in Hulhumale' under the government's housing scheme.

7 November 2022

Will send Industrial Relations Bill to parliament next week: Pres

"It is my hope that the Maldives will be a safe and secure environment for all those working in different industries," he said.

4 March 2023

MVR 10,000 penalty for non-registration of newborns in a week

In the absence of the child's parents, the onus of registering births rests with the guardian.

18 December 2022

U.S. closely monitoring Indonesia's law banning sex w/o marriage

United States is also concerned about how the law could affect U.S. citizens visiting and living there.

7 December 2022