Committee on Secondary Legislation

Committee on Secondary Legislation's 6th Meeting 2026

14 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/GV/2026/06

Summary

In today’s meeting, members discussed the issue raised regarding the lack of a robust system to ensure the legitimacy of online higher education programs in the Maldives. In this regard North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member Mohamed Dawoodh proposed to invite officials from the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development and the Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) to discuss whether any changes can be made to the relevant laws and regulations to ensure the quality of education programs. This proposal was seconded by Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed. The proposal was approved unanimously by all committee members present in the meeting.

Then the committee discussed the pending issues in the committee’s status. In this regard the committee decided to get an update on the amendment of Family regulation from the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare and an update on the amendment of Workplace Safety regulation from Labour Relations Authority.

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

Attendance

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Present

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Sick Leave

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Present

Husnee Mubarik

Manadhoo

Present

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Official

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Naseem

Thulusdhoo

Present

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Present

Yoosuf Nasheed

Gan

Absent

Votes

Vote Details

Ibrahim Naseem

Thulusdhoo

Chairperson

Mohamed Ibrahim

North Galolhu

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Absent

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Proposed By
Yes

Husnee Mubarik

Manadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Abdul Sattar Mohamed

Holhudhoo

Absent

Dr. Anara Naeem

Huraa

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Yes

Yoosuf Nasheed

Gan

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

19 Jan 2026

Issue sent regarding the actions that can be taken in maintaining the quality of higher education in the Maldives.

Ongoing

05 Dec 2024

A letter sent by North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim expressing concern regarding the regulation under Family Act No. 4/2000

Ongoing

04 Nov 2024

Issue proposed by Huraa Constituency member Dr. Anara Naeem to summon the relevant authorities regarding the 'Workplace Safety Regulation' gazetted by the Labor Relations Authority

Ongoing

04 Nov 2024

Letter sent by Maldives National Association of Construction Industry requesting to consult the related industries and review the regulations framed under the Act no 1/2024 (Industrial Relations Act)

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

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

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