Public Safety

Clause Removed from Gang Crime Bill: Shifts Focus to Evidence-Based Approach

The controversial clause in the Gang Crime Prevention Bill that allowed a committee, including the Home Minister, police, and military, to identif…

Action to Be Taken Against Foreigners Who Caused Disturbance at Artificial Beach

The altercation reportedly occurred among a group of Indian nationals, leading to chaos in the popular leisure area. Witnesses stated that the dist…

MFDA Places Temporary Ban on Two Children's Painkillers Due to Dangerous Chemicals

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has placed a temporary ban on two widely-used children’s painkiller syrups due to the discovery of har…

ADK Hospital Warns Public of Scam Messages Misusing Its Name

ADK Hospital has issued an urgent warning about fraudulent messages being sent under its official SMS handle. These scam messages, designed to stea…

Maldivian Man Arrested Attempting Transformer Theft in Hulhumale' Phase 2

In a concerning incident early this morning, a 32-year-old Maldivian man was apprehended after being found inside an electrical transformer near Hi…

Police Warn Public of Rising Robberies and Scams Targeting Elderly

Police have issued a warning to the public following an increase in robberies and scams targeting elderly individuals. They are urging families to …

Maldives to Implement Emergency Hotline 911 for Quick Response

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has initiated efforts to introduce short code line 911 as an emergency response hotline. This…

Sports Car Accident Case Sent to Prosecutor General’s Office for Charges

The Maldives Police Service has completed its investigation into the high-profile sports car accident in Hulhumalé Phase 2, which occurred on July …

Sports Ministry Seeks Land Allocation in Thilafushi for Racing Track Development

The Ministry of Sports has formally requested the allocation of land in Thilafushi for the development of a dedicated racing track, Sports Minister…

Traffic Accidents Surge in the Maldives, 1,907 Incidents Reported so far

The Maldives has witnessed a significant rise in traffic accidents this year, with 1,907 incidents reported so far, according to the latest data fr…

Racing Permit Revoked as President Muizzu Enforces Stricter Measures Against Speeding

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has revoked the racing and drifting permits granted by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) in Hulhumale' and…

Woman Remanded in Custody for Robbery Involving Over MVR 50,000 in Male'

Aishath Malja Moosa Didi, a 27-year-old woman from Seenu Atoll Maradhoo, has been remanded in custody in connection with a robbery involving over M…

President Muizzu Calls for Stricter Penalties on Speeding After Fatal Hulhumale' Accident

In the wake of a tragic accident that claimed the life of 23-year-old Hassan Samah, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called for urgent amendments t…