Committee on Social Affairs

Committee on Social Affairs' 6th Meeting 2026

05 May 2026 Number M20/M/IJ/2026/06

Summary

In today’s meeting, the first item on the agenda was the review of a matter submitted by a private individual. Accordingly, the committee met with the petitioner to clarify the details of the incident and to understand their requested outcome.

Subsequently, Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Sauda proposed to meet with officials from the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), Aasandha Company Limited, and the Ministry of Health regarding the state-sponsored assistance provided to individuals facing major health issues. This proposal was seconded by Naifaru Constituency Member Yaseen Abdulla.

The motion was passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


Next, Maafannu West Constituency Member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim submitted an issue to the committee. The proposal was to meet with relevant officials from the Maldives Customs Service to review and clarify information regarding the manner in which the Maldives Customs Service acts with respect to the seizure of cigarette cartons brought in by Maldivian passengers arriving in the Maldives. This proposal was seconded by Addu Meedhoo Constituency Member Abdul Rahman.

The motion was passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


As the final item on the agenda, the committee addressed extending the deadline for the Organ Transplant Bill. Accordingly, West Maafannu Constituency Member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim proposed to extend the bill's deadline until July 31, 2026. This proposal was seconded by Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Sauda.

The motion was passed unanimously by the members present at the time of voting.


(Voting details are provided in the “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

Present

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Sick Leave

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Yes

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Seconded By
Yes

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

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

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Absent

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Absent
Total
11
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Asma Rasheed

Central Maafannu

Chairperson

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Ibrahim

Komandoo

Absent

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Mohamed Fazeel

Dhaandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Absent
Total
11
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

05 Jul 2026

Issue regarding the seizure of cigarette cartons brought in by Maldivian passengers arriving in the Maldives.

Ongoing

21 Oct 2025

Organ Transplant Bill

Completed

26 Feb 2025

IJ/AM/11 Letter sent by individuals / Companies

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

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

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