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Justice
Ministry urges public not to share information of child in Shahid case
The Ministry of Gender issued a statement urging the public and media not to disclose identifying information about the child involved in the case in which former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is accused of sexually abusing a minor. The article also reports that Shahid was arrested under a court order and ordered detained for 30 days, and that police searched his Malé residence.
Justice
High Court appeal filed over Criminal Court warrant to arrest former Minister Shahid
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid filed an appeal at the High Court challenging the Criminal Court warrant for his arrest. He was detained on Monday night over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor and was ordered held for 30 days at a remand hearing on Tuesday, while police searched his residence on Wednesday night.
Economy
Maldivians have never before witnessed country's economic situation deteriorate to such a low level: Ameeth
Former MP Mohamed Ameeth said on RaajjeTV's "Fala Surukhee" program that the Maldives' economy has fallen to its lowest point in recent history, with living costs soaring. He said mandatory dollar conversion laws have failed and that resort workers have had salaries converted from US dollars to Maldivian Rufiyaa, reducing their take-home pay, and called for the Economic Minister to resign.
Politics
Ras Male' project risks creating a 'state within a state' in the Maldives: Maaz Saleem
Opposition MDP National Council member Maaz Saleem warned at a press conference on Wednesday that the Ras Male' project, amid allegations that a large portion of it has been permanently allocated to Eagle Hills, risks creating a 'state within a state' in the Maldives. He claimed President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu amended the Special Economic Zone Act to facilitate this and urged the public to join the opposition in objecting.
Politics
Economic Minister Saeed deflects accountability for rising dollar rates, says MMA responsible
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the Maldives Monetary Authority, not his ministry, is legally responsible for rising black-market dollar rates and commodity prices, responding to a no-confidence motion. The motion, backed by 13 opposition lawmakers, alleges he failed to implement economic reform policies and had earlier pledged to bring the dollar rate below MVR 15.42.
Politics
Providing comprehensive housing solutions for citizens is administration's top priority: Faisal
Former Vice President Faisal Naseem said comprehensive housing solutions will be the top priority of his administration, speaking after a door-to-door visit to households in Galolhu North constituency with Male' City Mayor Adam Azim on Wednesday afternoon. Faisal also said citizens are concerned about congestion in Malé and pledged effective solutions, employment and commercial opportunities, and a clear path for startups.
Politics
Protest against Rasmale' deal postponed to November 13
The National Movement coalition postponed its mass protest against the Rasmalé sale from Friday, November 6 to Friday, November 13 to allow further preparation after the Maldivian Democratic Party joined the cause. Former Home Minister Imran Abdulla said the alliance would work to prevent President Mohamed Muizzu selling 500 hectares of Rasmalé to UAE-based Eagle Hills.
Politics
'Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah' postpones Rasmale' rally to expand participation for referendum call
The 'Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah' movement postponed its rally calling for a public referendum on the Rasmale' project from this coming Friday to the 13th of the month, saying the delay would allow wider participation. The movement's lawyer Ali Hussain argued that granting Maldivian land to foreigners without a referendum would violate the Constitution, while the government maintains the 99-year, 500-hectare project will bring significant benefits.
Politics
MDP urges a public vote before granting any rights over Rasmale' land to Eagle Hills
The MDP submitted a resolution to Parliament calling for a public referendum before any rights over 500 hectares of land in Rasmale' are granted to the UAE's Eagle Hills company. The resolution was defeated on Wednesday, with 57 of the 58 members present voting against it.
Economy
Dollars released at official rate increased by 80%: Minister Saeed
In Parliament's sitting, the opposition MDP's no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed was taken up, with Saeed saying claims about the dollar rate are false and that dollars released at the official rate have risen 80%. He said USD 1.9 billion had been provided from 2024 to the present, compared with USD 1.75 million released during the last three years of the Solih administration, and highlighted a requirement to exchange 40% of dollar income.
Politics
Minister Saeed's failure to address six points raised by MDP, opting instead for irrelevant rhetoric, is the primary reason for his loss of confidence: Mauroof
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport, and Trade Mohamed Saeed, signed by 13 MDP members, was debated and rejected at a People's Majlis sitting on Wednesday, with 10 votes in favour and 54 against. MP Mauroof Zakir said the Minister failed to address the six specific points raised, instead spending his allotted hour on rhetoric about the previous MDP administration.
Politics
MDP accuses govt of restricting opposition's role in parliament
MDP MPs protested in parliament, accusing the government of restricting the opposition's role. The party cited amendments to parliamentary rules, rejection of opposition resolutions, and limits on speaking time.
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