Committee on Information and Communication Technology

Committee on Information and Communication technology's 4th Meeting 2025

23 Jun 2025 Number M20/M/ICT/2025/4

Summary

Today’s meeting continued with a meeting with the National Center for Information Technology (NCIT) to discuss the issue of preventing the circulation of photos and videos of dresses that are contrary to the general social norms on social media. NCIT has informed us that most of the matters relating to the issue are within the jurisdiction of the Communication Authority of the Maldives (CAM).

Hithaadhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Siruhaan proposed to study the fraudulent pyramid sales schemes on social media. North Hulhumale Constituency Member Hussain Shareef seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed by the members present on the committee.

In addition to the above motion, South Henveyru Constituency Member Hussain Imran Latheef proposed meeting with the relevant authorities to discuss steps to combat fraudulent pyramid sales schemes, online gambling platforms, and all cases of social media scamming, as well as measures to prosecute such perpetrators. South Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member Faruhath Mohamed seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed by the members present on the committee.

Attendance

Hussain Shareef

North Hulhumale'

Present

Hussain Imran Latheef

South Henveyru

Present

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Present

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Present

Adam Shafeeq

Makunudhoo

Present

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Present

Abdul Latheef Abdul Rahman

Alifushi

Present

Ahmed Zahir

Maduvvari

Present

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Present

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Present

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Hussain Shareef

North Hulhumale'

Seconded By
Yes

Hussain Imran Latheef

South Henveyru

Yes

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Adam Shafeeq

Makunudhoo

Absent

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Abdul Rahman

Alifushi

Yes

Ahmed Zahir

Maduvvari

Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Absent

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

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

Vote Details

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Hussain Shareef

North Hulhumale'

Yes

Hussain Imran Latheef

South Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Faruhath Mohamed

South Kulhudhuffushi

Seconded By
Yes

Adam Shafeeq

Makunudhoo

Absent

Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir

Milandhoo

Absent

Abdul Latheef Abdul Rahman

Alifushi

Yes

Ahmed Zahir

Maduvvari

Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Absent

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

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

Works

23 Jun 2025

Issues related to pyramid sales schemes on social media, online gambling platforms, and what can be done to prevent all scams

Ongoing

16 Apr 2025

How to prevent the circulation of images and videos that violate the common social norms on social media

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    11
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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