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Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu-Bakur has been appointed as the Information Commissioner.

Abdul Azeez appointed as Information Commissioner despite widespread calls urging against it

Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu-Bakur has been nominated for appointment to the position of Information Commissioner.

TM Urges Rejection of Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu-Bakur as Information Commissioner

From the ceremony held on July 22, 2014, where President Yameen appointed Mr. Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu Bakur, of Maazee, Laamu Maavah, to the post of Information Commissioner.

President Muizzu’s Information Commissioner Nominee Open to Complaints for Just Six Non-Working Hours

Ahmed Shaheeb, the Managing Director of Public Service Media (PSM), is hosting a podcast featuring President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

PSM violated laws during local council elections and referendums; PSM must be reformed: TM

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu casts his ballot in the local council elections and the public referendum.

TM Reports Vote Buying, PSM Bias and State Resource Abuse

Two journalists, Leevan Ali Nasir and Shahuzan Mohamed, who were among those taken into custody, are seen waiting near the Criminal Court area.

Imprisoning two journalists is a grave assault on fundamental principles of democratic governance: TM

Rise in sexual abuse cases.

We must stand against sexual corruption; it is not confined to any specific work environment: TM

Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, CEO of Adhadhu, and the outlet's Editor, Hassan Mohamed, were summoned to the police on Wednesday to face criminal allegations regarding the documentary "Aisha." They are pictured alongside their legal counsel, Ali Hussain.

Transparency Maldives Calls for Immediate End to Use of Criminal Laws Against Journalists

Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee Elections, and public referendums. | EC

Misuse of State Resources and Risk of Political Influence Loom Over Election: Transparency Maldives

Former Hulhumale' MP Ali Niyaz speaks at an MDP press conference. | RaajjeMV

Referendum is being held under government pressure on EC: Niyaz

Transparency Maldives has conducted a legal review concerning the upcoming elections. | EC

TM: Referendum Resolution Must Include Arguments For and Against to Amend the Law

Journalists protest against the bill aimed at muzzling the independent media. | RaajjeMV

State capture and media crackdowns are undermining anti-corruption efforts: TM

The Maldives is ranked 91st out of 182 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). | RaajjeMV

Maldives' results in the CPI reflect centralization of power, narrowing of press freedom, and the extent to which systemic corruption has been facilitated: Transparency Maldives

From a meeting of President Muizzu’s Cabinet of Ministers | President's Office

Officials of Muizzu administration being granted opportunity to engage in corruption without fear of consequences: Transparency Maldives

A foreign worker travels on a small truck carrying bottled water

Human rights groups raise alarm over Muizzu's measures targeting expats

The People's Majlis

Important to identify barriers for women’s equal political participation: TM

Anti-Corruption Commission

TM calls for enhanced probes over misuse of state resources during elections

Queue closes, vote counting during the parliamentary elections of 2024

Lack of successful probes in vote buying cases, challenging: TM

Polling is proceeding smoothly.

Booths set up to ensure ballot secrecy in 96 percent of polling stations: TM

Adeeb and Ziyath

Adeeb and Ziyath's release undermines anti-corruption efforts: Transparency