Person
Mauroof Zakir
Described in the news as: Kendhoo MP; Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency; MDP member for the Kendhoo constituency; Member of the People's Majlis for Kendhoo Constituency.
In the news, last 90 days
Politics
Government hesitant to vote on Ras Male' land allocation to Eagle Hills due to corruption concerns: MP Mauroof
MP Mauroof Zakir said the government is refusing to hold a public referendum on the permanent allocation of a large area of Ras Male' to Eagle Hills because the deal involves deception, fraud and corruption. Speaking at an emergency rally on Friday night, he called on the government to publicly explain the project's economic and commercial benefits and said the public must be consulted before state-owned land is granted to a foreign entity.
Politics
Economic Minister Saeed deflects accountability for rising dollar rates, says MMA responsible
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the Maldives Monetary Authority, not his ministry, is legally responsible for rising black-market dollar rates and commodity prices, responding to a no-confidence motion. The motion, backed by 13 opposition lawmakers, alleges he failed to implement economic reform policies and had earlier pledged to bring the dollar rate below MVR 15.42.
Politics
MDP urges a public vote before granting any rights over Rasmale' land to Eagle Hills
The MDP submitted a resolution to Parliament calling for a public referendum before any rights over 500 hectares of land in Rasmale' are granted to the UAE's Eagle Hills company. The resolution was defeated on Wednesday, with 57 of the 58 members present voting against it.
Politics
Minister Saeed's failure to address six points raised by MDP, opting instead for irrelevant rhetoric, is the primary reason for his loss of confidence: Mauroof
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport, and Trade Mohamed Saeed, signed by 13 MDP members, was debated and rejected at a People's Majlis sitting on Wednesday, with 10 votes in favour and 54 against. MP Mauroof Zakir said the Minister failed to address the six specific points raised, instead spending his allotted hour on rhetoric about the previous MDP administration.
Economy
Saeed defends rising costs of goods and services
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed defended the government's economic management before Parliament, responding to a no-confidence motion by Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir. He cited increased foreign currency releases at the official rate, a higher resort dollar-exchange requirement, port expansion, and larger strategic food reserves to argue the administration has improved the economy.
Politics
Debate begins on no-confidence motion against Minister Saeed
A debate has begun on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed after it was presented to the Majlis floor. The motion's resolution was submitted to the Majlis sitting by MDP member for Kendhoo, Mauroof Zakir.
Education
Schools on 2 Nov are unable to conduct any extracurricular activities without relying on labor and fundraising efforts of parents and teachers: Mauroof
MP Mauroof Zakir said the financial situation of schools has deteriorated so much that they rely on parents' and teachers' labor and PTA fundraising to run any extracurricular activities. He spoke during Monday's parliamentary debate on the government-proposed amendment to the Education Act, alleging the administration's cost-cutting serves the President's personal interests.
Politics
Referendum on Rasmalé project and direct action if no government response: MDP
A resolution has been submitted to the Maldivian Democratic Party's National Council calling for a public referendum on Eagle Hills' "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project at Rasmalé, and for direct action if the government does not respond. Party Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed criticised opposition to the project as xenophobia, while former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, contesting for the MDP presidential ticket, said friendly nations should not be dragged into domestic politics.
Politics
New legislation for Rasmale' deal yet to be sent to Majlis
Members of Parliament say the government has not yet submitted the Real Estate Bill to the Majlis, despite assurances the legislation would precede the Rasmalé land deal granting 500 hectares to UAE-based Eagle Hills. The government targets signing the permanent agreement by November 17, while the Commercial Terms Agreement signed on September 21 remains undisclosed.
Politics
Ras Male' project is a criminal scheme orchestrated by President Muizzu to secure illicit funds through kickbacks to finance his 2028 re-election campaign: Mauroof
Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir alleged at an emergency rally that the Ras Male' project is a criminal scheme by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to obtain kickbacks funding his 2028 re-election campaign. He also accused the administration of failing its promises and of jeopardising the future of generations by attempting to settle Israelis in the Maldives.
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