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The 4 Nov MPs resemble schoolchildren; sittings must be adjourned by 11:00 a.m. just so they can attend classes: Shamheed
MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed said parliamentary sittings must be adjourned by 11:00 a.m. daily so MPs can attend classes, and criticised the lack of debate and economic policy in the People's Majlis. Speaking at an MDP Parliamentary Group press conference on Wednesday, he also cited official statistics showing food prices rose by more than 8 percent this year.
Economy
MMA legally responsible for resolving dollar shortage: Saeed
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the Maldives Monetary Authority, not his ministry, is legally responsible for resolving the dollar shortage, citing Article 24(a) of the Maldives Monetary Authority Act 1981. He said the current administration has released 80 per cent more US dollars through banks than the previous one, with USD 1.9 billion released over the past three years under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
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.
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