Summary
In today’s meeting, the matter concerns the “Expat System”, which is used by the employment agencies of the Maldives to manage matters relating to foreign workers. The Minister of Homeland Security and Technology stated that the system would be handed over to a Malaysian company, and that a new system would begin operating in February 2025.
The issue has been referred to for review following a request to establish a way to share concerns related to this matter.
During the opportunity to decide how the issue should be handled, Felidhoo constituency Member, Adam Zahir proposed that the matter be referred to Committee on National Security Services, as the issue falls within the Committee’s Mandate.
The proposal was seconded by Felidhoo constituency Member Adam Zahir.
The motion was passed by a majority of the members present at the committee meeting.
Secondly, the issue was raised by South Hulhumalé constituency Member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed during a committee meeting for consideration, highlighting complaints that the salaries and allowances of employees in certain sectors had been reduced.
Under Law No. 11/2016 (the State Salary Policy Act), amendments were made to the salary and allowance scales set out in the State Pay Framework. These revised scales came into effect on 1 November 2025, resulting in the salaries and allowances of state employees being adjusted in accordance with the updated framework.
When the opportunity was given to decide on the matter, Dhidhoo constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed proposed to meet with representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and the relevant officials of the Pay Commission to discuss the matter.
He stated that the issue raised several serious concerns, particularly regarding the salary structures of the health and education sectors. Information had also been received that shift duty allowances for healthcare workers had been reduced, although it remained unclear whether the working hours required for duty had changed accordingly.
It was further noted that the Pay Commission had not adequately consulted the relevant institutions when developing the salary structures for the different sectors.
The proposal was seconded by South Hulhumalé constituency Member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed.
The motion was subsequently passed by the unanimous consensus of the members present and voting at the Committee meeting.
(Voting details are provided in the “Votes” section of this page.)
Attendance
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Present
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Present
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Present
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Present
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Present
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Absent
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Present
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Present
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Sick Leave
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Present
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Present
Votes
Vote Details
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Vote Details
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
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Ongoing
Attendance Summary
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Present09
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Absent01
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Simultaneous Committee00
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Sick Leave01
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Leave00
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Official00
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Attendance Not Required00
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