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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.

Fayyaz denies graft in police stations; seeks probe

Ihsan revealed that the initial contract, given to Indira Projects in 2021, was intended for the construction of police stations on 60 islands.

30 October 2024

Thousands of vape removed from schools last year, minister says

The decision to ban vaping devices follows alarming reports from schools across the Maldives.

23 October 2024

Govt aims to submit anti-gang crimes bill this year

The proposed legislation, known as the 'Gang Crime Prevention Act,' was drafted by the Homeland Ministry in collaboration with law enforcement authorities.

23 October 2024

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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.

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 warns against spike in 'China White' drug

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

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.

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.

Ex-official in Rilwan's disappearance appointed deputy minister

Two intelligence officers had approached Hassan Ali to produce a passport to show that Rilwan had gone abroad and died in a war.

11 January 2024

Police chief takes direct command of SO wing

Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan has asked the Police Commissioner to review the case at the request of the President.