Government Oversight Committee

Government Oversight Committee 2nd Meeting of 2025

16 Feb 2025 Number M20/M/SM/2025/2

Summary

Today the committee reviewed the approval request from the President for the appointed Minister of Tourism and Environment, as per article 129 (a) of the constitution. In this regard, West Henveyru Constituency Member Ali Ibrahim proposed to approve G. Noomaraa Hiya, Thoriq Ibrahim who has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism and Environment by the President as the “Qualifications of Ministers” stated in article 130 of the Constitution of Maldives were fulfilled and the Minister has not violated any of the “Restrictions” stated in article 136 of the constitution. And it was seconded by Dhihdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed.


After that, the committee discussed the matter of approving the mandate changes to the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology and Ministry of Health sent by the President as per article 116 (a) of the constitution. In this regard, Central Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ali Fazad proposed to approve the mandate changes to the 3 ministries in accordance with the President’s recommendation. It was seconded by South Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Musthafa Hussain.HHh


 

The committee then proceeded to attend to the 3 issues sent by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim. With regard to issue of hazardous incidents that are occurring in areas where tourists are active, especially in protected "marine parks" and the issue of lack of monitoring of the “South Ari Protected Area” (SAMPA), Central Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ali Fazad proposed to send letters to the Ministry of Tourism and Environmentand Environment Protection Agency to clarify the issues and also to meet the relevant officials from the said institutions. It was seconded by Dhihdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed.

 

Lastly, the committee deliberated on the issue of internship amount not being included in the loans given to the MBBS students, and the hardship faced they face to get internship opportunities from IGMH. In this regard, South Hulhumale Constituency Member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed proposed to meet with the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development and Ministry of Health to clarify the issue. It was seconded by South Galolhu Constituency Member Meekail Ahmed Naseem.


Details of votes taken in this meeting are on “Votes” section of this page.

Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Present

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Present

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Present

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Sick Leave

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Sick Leave

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Present

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Yes

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Yes

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Absent

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Yes

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

No

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Absent

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
7
Present
8
No
1
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
6
No
1
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Yes

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Yes

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Absent

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Proposed By
Yes

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Seconded By
Yes

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Absent

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

11 Feb 2025

South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) Issue submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim

Completed

10 Feb 2025

Issue of approving appointed cabinet Minister

Completed

10 Feb 2025

Issue of Approving Mandate of 3 Ministries with Changes

Completed

14 Jan 2025

Marin Park Issue submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim

Completed

14 Jan 2025

Issue related to Loan and Internship of MBBS Students submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    02
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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