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 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

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 to publish new rules on witness protection in court

The need for a formalized witness protection system arose from gaps in the existing legal framework.

8 October 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 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

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

Expat taskforce expands with food safety, health authorities

The task force formed by the Home Ministry, Police and Immigration will now include HPA, MFDA and the Economic Ministry.

23 August 2024