North Galolhu - RajjeViyu

Raajje English | 3 hours, 49 minutes ago | tense

Finance Minister summoned over dismissal of MDP supporters

Finance Minister Hassan Zareer has been summoned to the People's Majlis over allegations that supporters of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) are being unfairly dismissed from state-owned enterprises. The motion was submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo). Allegations include disciplinary actions against employees who participated in MDP's internal elections and by-election activities. Abdulla Sodiq (Sobe) stated that 10 individuals involved in the North Hithadhoo campaign have been dismissed. Seven employees from MIFCO were suspended for welcoming former President Mohamed Nasheed. The MDP National Congress passed a resolution to launch nationwide protests.

Raajje English | 4 hours ago | concerned

Minister Muththalib to be summoned to Majlis over stalled water and sewerage projects

A motion has been submitted to summon Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib to Parliament over stalled water and sewerage projects. The motion, submitted by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), seeks a detailed list of affected islands and projected completion dates. Residents and council presidents have expressed concerns: N. Kendhikulhudhoo Council President Mohamed Rauf noted delays due to missing documentation; Velidhoo Council President Athif Hussain said industrial and tourism zones lack connections; MP Mauroof Zakir highlighted urgent needs in Kudarikilu, Dhonfanu, and Kihaadhoo; MDP National Congress member Mohamed Ihusan reported that 100 housing units in M. Kolhufushi lack water, electricity, and sewerage connections. In contrast, GDh. Vaadhoo's project is complete and ready for commissioning, while AA. Bodufolhudhoo's project has stalled. The previous MDP administration passed a bill to establish systems by end of 2025, but the current administration extended the deadline to 2027. Parliament passed the extension on August 11, 2025, and President Muizzu ratified it on August 18.

Sun English Edition | 12 hours, 58 minutes ago | concerned

Minister Muthalib to be summoned over stalled water and sewerage projects in atolls

A motion has been submitted to the Parliament of Maldives to summon Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib to answer questions about stalled water and sewerage projects across several islands. The motion was filed by opposition MDP MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo) under Article 83 of Parliament's orders. The MP seeks details on affected islands, timelines for resumption, and completion dates. Concerns have been raised about the Minister's failure to provide satisfactory responses to earlier questions. The current government attributes delays to lack of cooperation from opposition-controlled local councils.

Sun English Edition | 12 hours, 58 minutes ago | concerned

Kudoo seeks to question Corrections officials over prison conditions

North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo) has requested to summon senior officials from Maldives Correctional Service before a parliamentary committee to address concerns over prison conditions. Issues include overcrowding, inadequate medical care, unsupervised administration of psychiatric medications, lack of isolation for contagious diseases, indefinite remand, poor ventilation, sanitation problems, infestations, and lack of sanitary products for female inmates. Kudoo also urged site visits. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention previously reported that Maldivian prisons fall short of international standards.