Maldives Politics News
Politics in the Maldives moves fast, from the President's Office and the People's Majlis to island councils across the atolls. We follow government decisions, parliament votes, parties and elections, and what they mean for people living in the country.
Ras Malé deal to go to Parliament, Muizzu pledges
President Muizzu said on Wednesday the full Ras Malé agreement with Eagle Hills will go to Parliament once finalised, and most of 5,000 Hulhumalé flats will go to young people and workers.
Government bill would make treason and genocide crimes under the Penal Code
A government bill would criminalise genocide, treason and acts harming economic security, and permanently bar anyone convicted from public office.
MDP MPs call for reversal of pay rises for Speaker and ministers
Twelve opposition MDP MPs say the Majlis Public Accounts Committee's decision on pay for the Speaker, ministers and island councillors will add MVR 40 million a year to state spending.
Majlis seeks official responses on petition to scrap MPs' special health insurance
A petition signed by 7,225 people calling for MPs' special health insurance to be abolished has been sent to the relevant state offices for their responses, the Majlis e-petition portal shows.
India says it is keeping a close watch on Maldives–Pakistan agreements
India's foreign ministry said it is watching the agreements signed during President Muizzu's Pakistan visit and will take appropriate steps if necessary.
Maldives and Oman hold first political consultations in Muscat
The two foreign ministries met in Muscat on 22 October and discussed cooperation in fisheries, sustainable tourism, the blue economy and renewable energy.
From Buddhist kingdom to multi-party republic: a short history of the Maldives
Two thousand years of Maldivian history, from the first island settlers and Buddhist monasteries to the 2008 constitution and the first multi-party presidential election.
Malé City Council says government cut MVR 74 million from its grants in three months
Malé City Mayor Adam Azim said on Wednesday that the Finance Ministry has cut MVR 74 million from the council's block grant over the past three months, and accused the government of obstructing services and staff recruitment.
Parliament passes MVR 133.6 million budget for Auditor General's Office
MPs approved the Auditor General's Office's 2027 budget unopposed at MVR 133.59 million, 1% less than this year, with day-to-day spending cut and capital spending raised.
Ras Malé properties can only be sold back to the state, President Muizzu says
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu says the government will keep full control of Ras Malé properties, with 99-year leaseholders able to sell only to the state and Maldivian law applying throughout.
Government rules out automatic lease renewal at Ras Male
The housing ministry told parliament that no Ras Male land will be leased on automatically renewing terms and none will pass into foreign ownership, with the state expecting a land premium of about USD 3.1 billion.
Majlis committee to probe Parole Board over Abucha release
The Judiciary Committee decided on Wednesday to investigate the Parole Board's release of convicted drug trafficker Abdulla Ibrahim and to seek answers from former board members.
Maldives rejects foreign military surveillance of territory and EEZ
The Government of Maldives said on 14 October that no part of Maldivian territory will be placed under foreign military or operational surveillance, reaffirming that control of the Exclusive Economic Zone rests solely with the Maldivian State.
MDP says German consulate closure shows neglect of longstanding partners
The opposition MDP says the government failed to do enough to stop Germany's honorary consulate in Malé from closing, calling it a sign of wider neglect of the Maldives' longstanding partners.
Majlis accepts bill widening state's power to keep evidence secret
Parliament has accepted a Criminal Procedure Act amendment giving the state more grounds to withhold evidence from the accused, with all 45 voting members in favour. It now goes to committee.
Court sets 29 October verdict date in Yameen's Fuggiri case
The Criminal Court will deliver its verdict on 29 October in former president Abdulla Yameen's bribery and money laundering case over the lease of R. Fuggiri. No verdict has been given yet.
Muththalib proposes rules to bar Israeli buyers from Rasmale' homes
Housing Minister Dr Abdulla Muththalib has proposed safeguards to stop Israeli nationals and Israeli-controlled entities from buying property in the Eagle Hills project in Rasmale'. The measures are proposals and have not been put into law.
Supreme Court registrar rejects the case against the Rasmale' deal
The registrar refused to register Ali Hussain's petition against the Eagle Hills agreement. The court has not ruled on whether the deal is constitutional.
Government to establish new diplomatic missions in four countries
The Foreign Ministry says work is underway to establish Maldivian missions in Italy, Egypt, South Africa and Australia. Opening dates remain unclear.