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

MP seeks to question Ihsan on woman's fall probe

Home Minister questioned on investigation into Yumnu's fall

7 August 2025

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 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

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

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 suspends expat recruitment from Bangladesh

The ministry has stopped issuing permits for Bangladeshi unskilled expat workers until it investigates the submissions of forged documentations.

22 May 2024