Committee on National Development And Heritage

Committee on National Development and Heritage 8th Meeting of the year 2026

18 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/GT/2026/8

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 issue submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, seeking a solution to the problems arising from the congestion of land transport vehicles in the Male' area. In this regard, members discussed the letters received from the Male' City Council and the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade concerning the matter.

Following discussions, MP Azim Abdul Azeez of Villingili Constituency proposed that the responses received from the relevant authorities be shared and that a reply be sent to the member who submitted the issue. The proposal was seconded by MP Ali Moosa of Hoarafushi 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.)

 

Subsequently, the committee discussed the issue submitted by the MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, requesting a meeting with the officials from the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) to seek clarification on the Authority's role and the challenges faced in assessing the quality of higher education and training services provided in the Maldives.

Following discussions, MP Azim Abdul Azeez of Villingili Constituency proposed that the Committee meet with officials of the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) to obtain further clarification on the matter. The proposal was seconded by MP Hussain Sameer of Thoddoo 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.)

Attendance

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Present

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Simultaneous Committee

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

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Official

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Chairperson

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Absent

Ali Moosa

Hoarafushi

Seconded By
Yes

Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru

Thulhaadhoo

Yes

Hussain Sameer

Thoddoo

Yes

Hamad Abdulla

North Fuvahmulah

Yes

Ismail Shafeeu

Isdhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Yes
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

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Chairperson

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Absent

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

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Absent

Hussain Nasih

Central Henveyru

Yes
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

18 Aug 2026

Matter referred on the role of Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) on higher education and training quality assurance.

Ongoing

14 Jul 2026

Matter referred to seek a solution to the problems arising from the high density of land transport vehicles in Male' City.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

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

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