Person
Ibrahim Nazil
Described in the news as: Hithadhoo South MP; MDP Member for South Hithadhoo; MDP Parliamentary Group Leader; MDP Parliamentary Group Leader and Hithadhoo South MP.
In the news, last 90 days
Economy
Budget 2027: Committee agrees to finish deliberating on budget by 19th November
The Parliamentary Budget Committee has drawn up a schedule to complete its deliberations on the 2027 State Budget by the 19th of this month, meeting with state agencies, Finance Ministry officials, the MMA and the Auditor General. The government has submitted a budget of MVR 59.7 billion for 2027.
Politics
MDP submits resolution to Parliament seeking referendum on Ras Male' project
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) passed and submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis calling for a public referendum on the government's agreement with Eagle Hills for development of Fushidhiggaru Lagoon at Ras Male'. The resolution cites constitutional and Referendum Act provisions and raises concerns about the 99-year lease of publicly reclaimed land.
Politics
MDP proposes public vote on Rasmalé project
The Maldivian Democratic Party has submitted a resolution to Parliament calling for a public vote on the proposed Maldives Waterfront and Marina project in Rasmalé, developed by UAE-based Eagle Hills. The party's National Council has also approved plans for direct action if the Government does not respond to the call for a public vote by 15 November.
Politics
MDP MPs warn rule changes now block minority from raising urgent issues
MDP MPs said that amendments to the Rules of Procedure in the 20th Parliament have closed the door on opposition members moving and debating resolutions, limiting their ability to raise urgent public concerns. The rules were changed in late October to require a vote on the adoption of resolutions before any debate takes place.
Economy
Maldives fisheries could plummet by 75 percent
NGO Maldives Resilient Reefs presented a study warning that climate change could cut fish stocks in Maldivian waters by 75 percent by the end of this century, telling a joint parliamentary committee meeting that rising ocean temperatures are pushing fish toward cooler Indian Ocean regions. Official statistics show fish purchases by companies fell 60 percent in the first six months of this year, the worst downturn in 26 years.
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