In this meeting the Committee reviewed matters submitted to the Committee by Members of the People's Majlis.

In this regard, the Committee discussed the issue submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, regarding the current status of the craft of Feyli weaving in Maldives, as well as its promotion and preservation. To clarify information regarding this matter, MP Hussain Sameer of of Thoddoo Constituency, proposed to meet with the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade, the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage, the National Center for Cultural Heritage, and Mr. Ibrahim Aboobakurufulhu, an artisan in the field of Feyli weaving. This proposal was seconded by MP Ismail Shafeeu, Member for Isdhoo Constituency.

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.)

Next the Committee discussed the matter submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, stating that the services provided by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation have been consolidated into a single portal and outsourced to a company. In this regard, MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency, proposed, and MP Hussain Sameer of Thoddoo Constituency, seconded, to share the response provided by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation regarding this matter and to send the reply to the member who submitted the issue.

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.)

Subsequently, the Committee discussed the matter submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, seeking solutions for the difficulties faced by students undergoing pilot training at EAS Barcelona and 'FlyBy' in Spain under the government-funded student loan scheme. In this regard, MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency, proposed, and MP Ismail Shafeeu of Isdhoo Constituency, seconded, to share the response provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development regarding this matter and to reply to the member who submitted the issue.

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.)

Next the Committee discussed the matter submitted by MP Musthafa Hussain of South Machchangolhi Constituency, seeking a solution through a review of relevant laws and regulations because, although maternity leave is provided under Employment Act (2/2008) and the Civil Service Regulation 2014, no provision existed for special leave for legal guardians or individuals who obtain custody of a child in the event the mother passes away following childbirth. In this regard, MP Hussain Sameer of Thoddoo Constituency, proposed, and MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru of Thulhaadhoo Constituency, seconded, to provide a response to the Member by forwarding the replies received from the Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Social and Family Development, while noting that a solution to this issue has now been addressed in the 17th Amendment to the Civil Service Regulation.

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.)

Finally, the Committee discussed a complaint submitted to the Committee by MP Ibrahim Hussain of South Fuvahmulah Constituency, regarding the current principal of Fuvahmulah School. In this regard, MP Saudulla Hilmy of North Thinadhoo constituency proposed, and MP Ali Moosa of Hoarafushi Constituency, seconded, to seek clarification of information regarding this matter from the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development.

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.)