In this meeting, the Committee first discussed the letter sent by the Union for Employment Agencies of the Maldives, requesting an opportunity to meet with the committee to share its concerns regarding the expat system, stating that the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology had announced that the system would be entrusted to a Malaysian company and the services would commence through the system in February of 2025. MP Ahmed Azan Marzooq of Central Hithadhoo Constituency proposed and MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency seconded, that the Union be requested to submit in writing all matters it wished to share with the Committee regarding the issue.

The proposal was passed by a majority of the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then deliberated on the matter submitted by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, requesting the allocation of the necessary budget to address staff shortages faced by the Maldives Correctional Service in supervising and monitoring prisoners and detainees in their custody, following the tragic incidents that occured in prisons under its supervision. MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded, that the matter be referred to the committee that will be formed to review the proposed State Budget for 2027 for its consideration.

The proposal was passed by a majority of the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the issue concerning the death of Zakiyya Moosa, who was found dead in N. Holhudhoo on 10 September 2024, and the delays in the investigation conducted by the Maldives Police Service. It was alleged that the matter had not been adequately investigated and that there had been police negligence, giving rise to public concern. Following discussions, MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded, that the Maldives Police Service be requested to provide clarification on the current status of the investigation. It was also decided by the committee to seek written clarification from the National Integrity Commission regarding any inquiries it had conducted into the matter.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the matter submitted requesting the committee to meet with the officials from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology to provide information on the Ministry’s efforts to address drug-related issues and the challenges faced in assisting persons affected by drug addiction. MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded to meet with the Minister and relevant officials to seek clarification on the matter.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the issue requesting the committee to conduct an inquiry on Maldives Police Service in relation to the incident on 18 April 2025, in which a woman fell from a building onto the roof of a house in Male’. MP Ahmed Azan Marzooq of Central Hithadhoo Constituency proposed and MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency seconded to file this issue, as the Presidential Commission established to investigate the incident had concluded its inquiry and finalised its report.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the issues submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, requesting a joint hearing of the Committee on National Security Services and the Judiciary Committee to identify solutions to the increasing number of road accidents in the Male’ area. MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed, and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded, that a reply be sent to the member stating that the matter is being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee and that, in light of the provisions of Law No. 16/2026 (Land Transport Act), the Committee considered that the concerns raised would be addressed.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the Annual Report submitted to the People’s Majlis under Section 65 of Law No. 12/2013 (Anti-Human Trafficking Act).

MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded to meet with relevant officials from the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology to seek clarification on the report, and to request the Ministry to clarify why the current year’s report had not been submitted within the prescribed deadline.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

The Committee then discussed the findings outlined in the report of Human Rights Commission of the Maldives on its monitoring visit to Sh. Funadhoo Police Station. MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Munthazim Ibrahim of Kaashidhoo Constituency seconded to write to the Maldives Police Service to seek clarification on the steps taken to date to implement the recommendations in the report and where any matters remained unresolved, the reasons for this.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)

Lastly, the Committee discussed the matter submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim of North Galolhu Constituency, requesting a meeting of the Committee on National Security Services to discuss preparedness for potential emergencies the Maldives may face as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MP Abdulla Shareef of Kelaa Constituency proposed and MP Hamad Abdulla of North Fuvahmulah Constituency seconded, that a reply be sent to the member stating that the Government is currently taking the necessary measures to address the concerns raised.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and voted.

(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)