Parliament of Maldives

Ministers cannot be held accountable now: Speaker Nasheed

September 18, 2022, 09:52

Addu City, Maldives - Speaker of Parliament and President of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Mohamed Nasheed said that current cabinet ministers cannot be held accountable. Speaking to his supporters in… Continued

MP Nashiz elected Chair of CAPAC

August 31, 2022, 18:12

Malé, Maldives - Member of Parliament for Kin'bidhoo constituency Mohamed Nashiz has been elected as the Chair of Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts (CAPAC). There are a total of 40… Continued

Maldives Police debunk MP Saleem’s participation in same-sex video

August 8, 2022, 13:06

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has confirmed that MP of Hoarafushi constituency, Ahmed Saleem was not a participant in the same-sex videos leaked on social media recently. In a… Continued

Government proposes 22 bills for parliament’s second term

May 25, 2022, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - President's Office on Tuesday submitted a list of 22 proposed bills at the parliament from the government. The list has been presented amid the early closing of… Continued

First sitting of second parliamentary session ends early

May 16, 2022, 12:48

Malé, Maldives - The first sitting of the second session of the parliament for this year ended early on Monday as no bills were proposed by the government. With only… Continued

Parliament passes the Electronic Transactions Bill

April 11, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - In a significant move, the Parliament of Maldives today passed the Electronic Transactions Bill with 44 votes. The bill sponsored by MP Abdulla Waheed of Dhidhdhoo constituency… Continued

Debate commences regarding the dishonest statements made by cabinet members at Parliament

March 28, 2022, 15:44

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives on Monday commenced the debate regarding dishonest statements made by cabinet members during parliament questioning sessions. The case was submitted to the parliament… Continued

MP Saleem calls for MP Recall Act

March 15, 2022, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentarian for the Hoarafushi Constituency Ahmed Saleem on Tuesday called for a system to authorize constituents to remove their respective parliament representatives. Speaking at the 18th sitting… Continued

Committee passes amendment to Judges Act granting parental leave

February 27, 2022, 14:56

Malé, Maldives - The Judiciary Committee of the Maldives Parliament on Sunday passed the Amendment to the Judges Act (no. 13/2010) proposed by the government, sponsored by MP Abdulla Shaheem… Continued

Parliament to open for the year 2022 on 3rd February

January 23, 2022, 18:44

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives announced that the first parliament sitting for the first session of this year has been scheduled on 3 February 2021. The first sitting,… Continued