Rozaina Adam

Maldives parliament admits guilt over corruption

The parliament descended into fresh chaos today with lawmakers from warring sides accusing one another of corruption, and a ruling party MP admitting that he handed over “sacks of money” as bribes to opposition MPs.

Majority leader faces storm of criticism for spitting at female MP

Majority leader Ahmed Nihan has attracted a storm of criticism for spitting at a female opposition MP’s face during a heated exchange over corruption allegations on the parliament floor on Wednesday.

Majority leader spits at female opposition MP

Majority leader Ahmed Nihan spat at a female opposition MP over allegations of corruption prompting screaming matches, issuing of threats and fistfights between MPs today.

MPs raise concern over Addu power cuts, expenses for independence celebrations

Opposition MPs are raising questions over the government’s use of some MVR150million (US$9.7million) for the Golden Jubilee of Independence celebrations and persistent power outages in southern Addu City

Majlis’ Ibthihaal investigation postponed until end of recess

Opposition street demonstrations head into third consecutive night

Teachers’ Black Sunday protest prompts government talks, strike decision pending

Government “indifference” to Addu ferry services discriminatory, says Meedhoo MP Rozaina

Fisheries minister to appear before Majlis for questioning

Week in review: January 18 – 24

Q&A: MP Rozaina Adam – Thulusdhoo constituency

Loans and guarantees pass as opposition walks out

Parliament rejects formation of Women and Children’s Affairs committee

MP allowance debacle “not a mix-up”: State Finance Minister

Women leading youth brain drain due to “stifling environment”

Z-DRP plotting potential cross-party leadership coup, alleges opposition MP

Mahlouf calls on DRP supporters to shun “Thasmeen faction” rally

DRP and Adhaalath deny reports of coalition for local election

“Do we really need political parties?”: Dr Mausoom

Parliament vows to tackle domestic violence