Government Oversight Committee

Government Oversight Committee 6th Meeting of 2026

20 Oct 2026 Number M20/M/SM/2026/6

Summary

In today’s meeting, the committee members reviewed a letter submitted to the People’s Majlis by a private individual concerning changes made to the government’s pay framework.

During the discussion on how to proceed with this matter, Fuvahmulah mid constituency member, Ali Fazad proposed that the matter be referred to the Committee on Security Services, as it relates to the Maldives Correctional Service. The proposal was seconded by Felidhoo constituency member, Adam Zahir. The motion was subsequently passed by the unanimous consensus of the members present and voting at the Committee meeting.


Secondly, the committee reviewed a letter submitted by Dhidhdhoo constituency member, Abdul Latheef Mohamed.

The letter requested that the People’s Majlis urge the relevant government authorities to address the difficulties and financial losses faced by individuals whose passports are withheld by Maldives Immigration, particularly when the information about the passport being withheld is not shared with the passport holder.

After discussing the matter among the members, it was decided that a decision should be made at another meeting.


The final matter discussed was the review of a complaint submitted by a private individual alleging that Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital was engaging in practices that facilitated corruption in the recruitment of doctors and nurses.

During the discussion on how to proceed with the matter, Felidhoo constituency member Adam Zahir proposed sending a letter to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to seek clarification and further information regarding the allegations of corruption in the hospital’s recruitment process. The proposal was seconded by Fuvahmulah Mid constituency member Ali Fazad.

The motion was subsequently passed by the unanimous consensus of the members present and voting at the Committee meeting.


Attendance

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Present

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Absent

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Present

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Present

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Present

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Present

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Sick Leave

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Present

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

Official

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Absent

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Absent

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Yes

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

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

Mohamed Ismail

Vilimale'

Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed

South Hulhumale'

Absent

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Absent

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Musthafa Hussain

South Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ahmed Naseer

Ihavandhoo

Yes

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Adam Zahir

Felidhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

Absent

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Rasheed

Dhangethi

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

30 Aug 2026

Letter sent by individuals / Companies

Ongoing

18 Aug 2026

Letter sent by individuals / Companies

Ongoing

18 Aug 2026

Issue related to concerns about the situations where a court can hold back passports.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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