Maldives to lower age of criminal responsibility to 12

The minister said that the age of criminal responsibility is higher in Maldives than in other developed countries.

7 April 2024

Maldives repatriates 21 stranded in Syria

They have been taken to the National Reintegration Centre in Himmafushi after an assessment of their health condition.

16 January 2024

Ex-fighters release only after security vetting, minister says

He said it took a year to rehabilitate the family that was brought home from Syria before.

17 January 2024

Maldives launches 911 as new national emergency number

President Muizzu had committed to the introduction of a single, easily accessible emergency number, emphasising its importance for public safety.

15 November 2024

Maldives warns against spike in 'China White' drug

There has been a rise of fatalities from using China White in various countries around the world.

24 May 2024

Maldives to reimburse expat deposits within a week

Most people believe that the government is using the public money and has even accused the governments of it in the past.

30 April 2024

Work permits conditional on registered facility's medical

The ministry has changed the regulation amid public criticism over recent cases of Filariasis among foreign workers in Maldives.

4 January 2024

Maldives tightens regulation on declaring cash on departure

According to Ihusaan, departing passengers carrying that much cash would now be required to provide proof of funds.

13 May 2024