Qasim, Shujau’s Stance on MPs’ Pay Sparks Controversy

Two lawmakers aligned with the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim and Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau, sparked controversy by suggesting that salaries and benefits for parliamentarians are not high compared to other state institutions. Their remarks came during a debate on a motion to cap the number of parliament members. Qasim Ibrahim, a business tycoon and founder/chairman of Villa Group of Companies, noted that a city council member's basic salary is comparable to a lawmaker's. Ibrahim Shujau, who previously served on Malé City Council, argued that legislators face immense responsibility and should be adequately compensated. The comments are controversial amid public frustration over high lawmakers' salaries. Shujau also supported discontinuing insurance and allowances for former parliamentarians and advocated for capping and reducing the number of parliamentary seats.

Two lawmakers aligned with the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim and Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau, sparked controversy by suggesting that salaries and benefits for parliamentarians are not high compared to other state institutions. Their remarks came during a debate on a motion to cap the number of parliament members. Qasim Ibrahim, a business tycoon and founder/chairman of Villa Group of Companies, noted that a city council member's basic salary is comparable to a lawmaker's. Ibrahim Shujau, who previously served on Malé City Council, argued that legislators face immense responsibility and should be adequately compensated. The comments are controversial amid public frustration over high lawmakers' salaries. Shujau also supported discontinuing insurance and allowances for former parliamentarians and advocated for capping and reducing the number of parliamentary seats.

Two lawmakers aligned with the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim and Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau, sparked controversy by suggesting that salaries and benefits for parliamentarians are not high compared to other state institutions. Their remarks came during a debate on a motion to cap the number of parliament members. Qasim Ibrahim, a business tycoon and founder/chairman of Villa Group of Companies, noted that a city council member's basic salary is comparable to a lawmaker's. Ibrahim Shujau, who previously served on Malé City Council, argued that legislators face immense responsibility and should be adequately compensated. The comments are controversial amid public frustration over high lawmakers' salaries. Shujau also supported discontinuing insurance and allowances for former parliamentarians and advocated for capping and reducing the number of parliamentary seats.

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