Committee on Social Affairs

Committee on Social Affairs' 20th Meeting 2025

29 Oct 2025 Number M20/M/IJ/2025/20

Summary

In today’s meeting, Kendhoo Constituency Member Mauroof Zakir proposed to set the deadline for Animal Welfare Bill, Zakath Bill and bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012) as 25th November 2025. This proposal was seconded by Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Next, the committee discussed the Organ Transplant Bill. Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to open for public comments and comments from the stake holder institutions on Organ Transplant Bill, until 10th November 2025. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidho Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Thirdly, Committee discussed regarding bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012). Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to meet the officials from Maldivian Thalassemia Society and Maldivian Blood Services. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidho Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Then, Committee discussed the resolution submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim to ascertain the views of Members of Parliament on the lack of access to Aasandha healthcare services to foreigners who are married to Maldivians. Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to open the resolution for public comments until 05th February 2026. This proposal was seconded by Komandoo Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Next, Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to set the due date of the Resolution as 10th February 2026. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidhoo Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Lastly, the Committee discussed a letter from the Ministry of Health regarding the unavailability of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD patients. The Kendhoo Constituency Member Mauroof Zakir proposed to refer the matter to Judiciary Committee, as it is expected to be addressed through the ongoing amendments to the Drugs Act currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee. This proposal was seconded by Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


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


Attendance

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Present

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Official

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Present

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Present

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Proposed By
Yes
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

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes
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

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Seconded By
Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Seconded By
Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes
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

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes
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

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Proposed By
Yes
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

21 Oct 2025

Organ Transplant Bill

Completed

27 Aug 2025

Bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012)

Ongoing

13 Aug 2025

Zakat Bill

Completed

14 Jul 2025

A letter sent by the Ministry of Health requesting a solution to the unavailability of methylphenidate for ADHD patients.

Completed

04 Mar 2025

Bill on Animal Welfare

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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