Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes
The Maldives has become the latest country to implement a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Maldives, Sri Lanka, Pakistan back Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders
The Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have renewed support for the creation of a Palestinian state within pre-1967 borders as the Arab-Israeli conflict grows.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Sri Lanka awaits president's resignation after flight
Sri Lanka's parliament is expected to name a new full-time president next week.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Malaysians in Sri Lanka told to stay indoors as curfew imposed
The diplomatic mission asked them to stay indoors as protesters were marching towards the PM's office despite the curfew.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives hours before he was due to step down
The immigration official said authorities could not under law prevent a sitting president from leaving the country.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Maldives shelters sanctioned Russian billionaires' yachts
The idea of seizing yachts is "far-fetched," because Maldives legal system is not robust enough, Hussain Shameem said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Olympians from six countries required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests for seven days
The latest step also requires participants from Egypt, Vietnam, Malaysia, Britain and Bangladesh to be tested every day for three days prior to departure.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Debris of China's out-of-control rocket falls near Maldives
Debris from China's Long March rocket, announced to be out of control on May 7, fell to Earth in the Indian Ocean near Maldives early Sunday.
Sun May 09 2021
India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week
India is also exporting doses to Brazil and Morocco, and free shipments to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Sun Jan 24 2021
India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China
Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India have begun arriving in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Maldives follows Saudi Arabia, Egypt in severing ties with Qatar
Gulf Arab states and Egypt have long resented Qatar's support for militants, especially the Muslim Brotherhood which they regard as a dangerous political enemy.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Maldives police arrest opposition leader for plotting to oust government
Police in the Indian Ocean island nation of the Maldives arrested an opposition leader for "plotting to overthrow the government", police said on Friday.
Fri Apr 07 2017
World's biggest underwater restaurant to open in Maldives
The unusual dining destination at the soon-to-open Hurawalhi Island Resort is set 5.8 metres below the lagoon.
Sun Jun 19 2016
AirAsia launches travel and service centre in Maldives
AirAsia Bhd today launched its first AirAsia Travel and Services Centre (ATSC) in Male, Maldives.
Sun May 22 2016
Maldives announces end to state of emergency
The Maldives government announced Tuesday an end to a state of emergency, which was imposed last week after an alleged attempt to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen.
Tue Nov 10 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024