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19 PNC MPs including speaker pursue law degrees

The agreement was formalised on Monday when Parliament signed a partnership with the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM).

20 February 2025

MPs' law course launch sparks MDP exclusion concerns

Eight members of Parliament have enrolled in the programme.

19 February 2025

India to assist Maldives parliament in digitalisation

Abdul Raheem met Birla as part of his visit, which began Monday and will continue until Friday.

12 February 2025

Speaker absent from PNC’s first parliamentary meeting

PNC Parliamentary Group held a meeting, marking the first time Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem was absent from such a gathering.

6 February 2025

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MDP loses Hinnavaru seat after 30 years

The provisional results show that most of the current members of parliament have lost the election.

Maldives' parliament Speaker, deputy fail re-election bid

Both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker has been replaced by government candidates.

Maldives' new parliament to be sworn in on May 28

According to the rules of the parliament, the first term of the 19th parliament will run until the 15th of next month, Aslam added.

Rozaina, Saleem, Jabir interested in deputy speakership

The MDP Parliamentary Group will hold a meeting on Sunday to select a candidate for the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the official said.

3 December 2023

Nothing to gain from showdown between two state powers: Speaker

"There is nothing to be gained by one branch of the government pitching against another".

5 February 2024

Speaker won't stand for top court meddling in legislature

“I do not believe that any other institution, any other office has the power to determine how the Parliament will be run", Aslam said.

11 February 2024

Opposition to seek out delay behind Yameen's appeal

Yameen is currently serving his sentence at home.

Maldives' ruling party edges closer to parliament super majority

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker have also lost their seats in the People’s Majlis.