People's Majlis

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Journalists protest against draconian media control bill.

Journalists condemn media control bill as attempt to conceal gov’t corruption

A meeting of the Independent Institutions Committee of the People’s Majlis (file photo).

Committee reviewing media control bill holds another closed-door meeting, blocking journalists

Journalists protest near the parliament

Journalists stage protest near Majlis after being ousted from committee reviewing media control bill

Police obstruct MDP members from entering the finance ministry. 08.09.2025.

MDP lawmakers enter Finance Ministry after Zameer fails to appear before Majlis

Three members appointed to CSC

Pres. appoints three members to CSC

Former Deputy Ambassador of the Maldives to the UAE, Mohamed Faisal.

Faisal alleges media control bill aims to silence political voices and restrict social media

MP for Baarah constituency Ibrahim Shujau

Expert analysis flags unexplained MVR 11.3m in MP Shujau’s financial statement

Four PNC MPs and MNP MP Nazim, who did not submit their financial statements.

Majlis to take action on MPs who fail to submit financial statements

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ahmed Nazim

Deputy Speaker Nazim top user of VIP travel services for personal trips

Petition submitted, calling to withdraw media control bill. 03.09.2025.

151 journalists sign petition urging Majlis, Pres. to reject controversial media control bill

A meeting of the Independent Institutions Committee of the People's Majlis

Independent Institutions Committee holds closed-door meeting

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

Maldives Intellectual Property Office Bill ratified

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R) and MP for Thulhaadhoo constituency Abdul Hannan (L) - The bill clamping down on media was drafted by the government

New bill aims to gag media using religion as pretext to silence reports on gov’t corruption

Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel said he would not be seen wearing an India Out! T-shirt

FM Khaleel let off the hook for lying to Majlis; deceiving lawmakers now allowed!

During a press conference at the President's Office - a bill has been proposed to eliminate media outlets that pose a threat to the government.

MJA condemns draconian media bill, calls for rejection of proposal to cancel media registrations, punish journalists

A sitting of the People's Majlis

Majlis greenlights bill stripping councils of powers

Former Supreme Court Justice Abdul Ghani Mohammed

Committee greenlights Ghani's appointment as Chief Justice

Among the names submitted by President Muizzu, priority was given to Imthinan (L), who is the son of MP Saudullah (R).

Pres. Muizzu prioritizes PNC MP’s son for appointment to MIRA board

MP for South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem speaking at a parliament sitting.

Reckless driving, potentially harmful actions to be classified as crimes

Majlis has recommended that the MMPRC take steps to cut costs and work towards financial independence

MITDC dissolved; MMPRC urged to achieve self-sufficiency

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