Public Accounts Committee

MPs seek to assign blame for state media’s US$5m payout

The payout to a marketing company ballooned due to accrued fines.

Opposition MPs protest in parliament over jailing of Mahloof

MDP MPs clamoured for the immediate release of their jailed colleague and called for President Yameen’s resignation. Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed adjourned proceedings shortly after the protest began in the People’s Majlis chamber.

MP questions composition of parliament’s graft-probe committee

The parliament’s public accounts oversight committee has launched an inquiry into corruption cases under investigation since 2008, including the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation corruption scandal.

Parliament approves pay cuts for city councillors

Since President Abdulla Yameen assumed power in November 2013, the government had gradually stripped the Malé City Council of its authority and staff. Nine of the 11 Malé City councilors and all six members of the Addu City Council belong to the MDP. The pay cuts were recommended by the parliament’s public accounts committee after the council’s functions were transferred to the housing ministry.

Parliament removes its requirement to authorise government loans

Government to freeze hiring in 2015

Majlis approves reintroducing car allowance for ministers

Public accounts committee approves reintroducing car allowance for ministers

President requests parliamentary approval to revise housing project

Public Accounts Committee considers conducting “special audit” of state companies

Submission of revised budget delayed for fourth time

Public Accounts Committee summon decision makers over dollar rate revamp

Public Accounts Committee “destroying” economy: DRP MP

Parliament rejects Auditor General nominee