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Petitions Committee 3rd meeting of the year 2026

22 Apr 2026 Number M20/M/PT/2026/03

Summary

In today’s meeting, the committee continued its work on reviewing the ongoing petitions currently at the committee. First, regarding the "Petition calling for a legal ban on the import, production, and sale of goods and materials in the Maldives from companies that fund and support Israel", Madaveli Constituency Member Mohamed Shameez proposed to seek further clarification and information from the relevant state institutions. This was seconded by Komandoo Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim and passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


Next, the committee reviewed the "Petition regarding negligence in providing legally mandated benefits for children with disabilities." Madaveli Constituency Member Mohamed Shameez proposed to conclude the work on this petition and inform the petitioners of the outcome, as the issues raised in the petition have now been resolved. This was seconded by Komandoo Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim and passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


After that, the committee reviewed the "Petition calling for solutions to the challenges faced by students studying in Spain under the government student loan scheme." As the issues highlighted in this petition have also been resolved, Madaveli Constituency Member Mohamed Shameez proposed to conclude the work on the petition and notify the petitioners. This was seconded by Ungoofaaru Constituency Member Ibrahim Shifaz and passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


Lastly, the committee discussed the "Petition regarding the changes brought to the salaries of legal professionals working in councils and those under the Civil Service framework, following reforms to the National Pay Framework." Madaveli Constituency Member Mohamed Shameez proposed to seek further information from the relevant state institutions regarding the matters raised in the petition. This was seconded by Dhidhdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed and passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.

Attendance

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

Absent

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Present

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Present

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Present

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

Present

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Official

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Chairperson

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

Absent

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Not Voted

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Absent
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
1
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
1
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Chairperson

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

Absent

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Not Voted

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Not Voted
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
2
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
2
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Chairperson

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

Absent

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Not Voted

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Absent
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
1
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
1
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Mohamed Ali

Gadhdhoo

Chairperson

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Rasheed

Nolhivaram

Absent

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Not Voted

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Mohamed Shameez

Madaveli

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

Absent
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
1
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
1
Vote Required
3

Works

22 Apr 2026

Petition calling for a legal ban on the import, production, and sale of goods and materials in the Maldives from companies that fund and support Israel

Ongoing

19 Jan 2026

Petition regarding the changes brought to the salaries of legal professionals working in councils and those under the Civil Service framework, following reforms to the National Pay Framework

Completed

15 Apr 2025

Petition for negligence in receiving statutory benefits for children with disabilities

Completed

15 Apr 2025

Petition calling for a resolution to the challenges faced by students studying in Spain under the government’s student loan scheme.

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    07
  • Absent
    02
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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