Tourism tycoon MP labels opposition ‘terrorists’ over boycott call
In a tirade on the People’s Majlis floor yesterday, tourism tycoon and pro-government MP Ahmed ‘Sun Travel’ Shiyam labeled opposition MPs “traitors” and “terrorists” for allegedly calling for a tourism boycott.
18 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
In a tirade on the People’s Majlis floor yesterday, government-aligned Maldives Development Alliance leader Ahmed ‘Sun Travel’ Shiyam labeled opposition MPs “traitors” and “terrorists” for allegedly calling for a tourism boycott.
Speaking during the budget debate, the resort tycoon accused MPs of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party of continuously campaigning for a tourism boycott since 2004.
“This MDP are the people who called for the boycott of Maldivian tourism, to boycott other Maldivian businesses and for businessman not to come to Maldives,” a visibly furious Shiyam said.
He also asked the parliament to cut state funding for the MDP in next year’s budget.
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