We now need to ensure that every working aged Maldivian finds gainful employment.

Maldivian citizens have to be Muslim and cannot practice any religion other than Islam.

Even though this report has been contested in later sources, it does explain some crucial aspects of Maldivian culture.

Blogger Jaa criticizes the Maldivian society for the increase in xenophobia and details the extent of the inhumane treatment of expatriate workers.

The Maldivian government was able to prevent Bangladeshi migrant workers' community in the capital Malé from holding a demonstration on Friday, by using the threat of deportation.

It is not surprising as the government of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who has been the President of Maldives for over 28 years, utilizes similar tactics to silence even Maldivian demonstrators.

So far, however, China has failed to persuade the country s president to lease it one of the 700 uninhabited Maldivian islands for use as a small base for the Chinese navy.

In most cases, their accommodation is pathetic as well. It is hardly surprising as the Maldives does not have a labour law and even the Maldivian workers are not enjoying workers rights. There is no minimum wage.