Committee on National Development And Heritage

Committee on National Development and Heritage 7th Meeting of the year 2026

03 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/GT/2026/7

Summary

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

The first item on the agenda was the review of an issue submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, stating that due to the lack of designated authorities responsible for the oversight of the Sinamalé Bridge and "Midhili Magu", stretching from Malé to Hulhumalé, difficulties are being encountered in maintenance efforts as well as in ensuring the safety and security of the area. Following discussions, MP Azim Abdul Azeez of Vilingili Constituency proposed and MP Hussain Sameer of Thoddoo Constituency seconded to clarify in writing regarding this issue from Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban 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.)


Subsequently, the committee discussed the issue submitted by the MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, seeking a solution to the difficulties faced by the public due to the continuous towing and fining of private vehicles amid a shortage of parking spaces in the Malé area. Following discussions, MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru of Thulhaadhoo Constituency proposed and MP Azim Abdul Azeez of Vilingili Constituency proposed to send a letter to the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Urban Development to clarify in writing regarding this issue from Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban 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.)

Attendance

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Present

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Present

Ali Moosa

Hoarafushi

Present

Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru

Thulhaadhoo

Present

Hussain Sameer

Thoddoo

Present

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Present

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Present

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Present

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Present

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Absent

Votes

Vote Details

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Chairperson

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ali Moosa

Hoarafushi

Yes

Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru

Thulhaadhoo

Yes

Hussain Sameer

Thoddoo

Seconded By
Yes

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Proposed By
Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Absent

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Chairperson

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ali Moosa

Hoarafushi

Yes

Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru

Thulhaadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hussain Sameer

Thoddoo

Yes

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Seconded By
Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Absent

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

03 Aug 2026

Matter referred due to lack of designated authorities responsible for the oversight of the Sinamalé Bridge and "Midhili Magu".

Ongoing

03 Aug 2026

Matter referred on difficulties faced by the public due to the continuous towing and fining of private vehicles.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    02
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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