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The People's Majlis launched the Maldives' first-ever Electronic Petition System (E-Petition Portal) on 08 Feb 2026, digitizing parliamentary processes and enhancing citizen participation. The portal allows online submission and tracking of petitions, verified via the national digital ID eFaas. It reduces reliance on member sponsorship and improves access for remote island residents. The system was developed with UNDP support, backed by the UK and Australia. The Maldives joins Pakistan and Thailand as the only South/Southeast Asian countries with a parliament-associated e-petition system.

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The People's Majlis launched the Maldives' first-ever Electronic Petition System (E-Petition Portal) on 08 Feb 2026, digitizing parliamentary processes and enhancing citizen participation. The portal allows online submission and tracking of petitions, verified via the national digital ID eFaas. It reduces reliance on member sponsorship and improves access for remote island residents. The system was developed with UNDP support, backed by the UK and Australia. The Maldives joins Pakistan and Thailand as the only South/Southeast Asian countries with a parliament-associated e-petition system.

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