A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives is among the countries where terrorists are ‘very likely’ to carry out a terrorist attack this holiday season, says the British Foreign Office. The British media has warned Brits to be vigilant while visiting the countries to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advisories. Popular destinations currently labelled as being […]
Ms Aminath Shaayan Shahid, Deputy Managing Director of PSM Media of the Maldives has been confirmed as an eminent speaker at the Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave (ABLC). ABLC 2017 is expected to uncap opportunities to boost trade and cultural exchanges across Asia, ASEAN and the Middle East. Asia’s most influential and promising business leaders […]
Malaysian police take away some people arrested from a terror ring during a major bust in August 2017. Two Maldivian nationals, who were apprehended in a major anti-terrorism operation last month in Malaysia, have been extradited to the Maldives. The 29-year-old and 33-year-old were arrested on August 7 in an operation that was conducted after […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of condolence to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V of Malaysia, following the demise of Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim of Kedah. The President’s message reads as follows: “I am deeply grieved to hear the news of passing away of Sultan Tuanku Abdul […]
Malaysian news outlets have reported that two Maldivian nationals were apprehended in a major anti-terrorism operation that took place last month. According to sources, a 29-year-old and a 33-year-old from the Maldives were arrested on August 7 in an operation that was conducted after gathering intelligence on a potential terrorist attack in Malaysia. The two […]