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Parliament’s 2-hour sittings raise efficiency concerns

The 20th Parliament tackled 86 items during this term, including bills, resolutions, and motions.

PNC wins all 3 seats in Hdh. Kurinbee WDC election

This victory marks a boost for the PNC as it strengthens its foothold in local governance, particularly in Hdh. Kurinbee.

15 December 2024

Parliament breaks for recess after extended session

During this session, parliament passed 20 bills, marking significant progress in its legislative responsibilities.

13 December 2024

Speaker cuts salary by 50% to back govt cuts

The Speaker made this decision public today, emphasizing that he would reduce 50% of his monthly salary from MVR 73,125 to MVR 36,562.

24 October 2024

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Both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker has been replaced by government candidates.

Opposition to seek out delay behind Yameen's appeal

Yameen is currently serving his sentence at home.

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

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

14 bills, including JSC reform bill, withdrawn at govt request

The people do not want to include the Speaker of Parliament, the Attorney General and the President of the Civil Service in the JSC.

29 December 2023

Maldives' ruling party edges closer to parliament super majority

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