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Shaheem: Solih working to weaken Maldives’ Islamic faith

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3 months ago

29/01/2024

Former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is working to weaken the Maldives’ Islamic faith, said Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed on Monday, after the Parliament voted to reject his appointment.

He made the remark in a post on X, shortly after the Parliament took its vote on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s 22-member cabinet.

“Maldives has not seen another leader such as President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who continues to work to weaken the country’s Islamic faith, in and out of office,” wrote Shaheem.

He also made a spate of angry tweets on Sunday, after the main opposition MDP – which holds a majority in the Parliament – passed a three-line red whip to any him and three other cabinet members approval.

Shaheem wrote that the MDP had slandered him for years, labelling him as a terrorist in 2018.

“They also impeded by job at the OIC. With the blessing of Almighty Allah, I overcame all this and reached this point in my service to the Islamic Ummah,” he said.

“In Sha Allah, this personal vendetta-fueled attempt to destroy Maldives’ democratic system will fail. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will remain strong in office. And the government will also remain strong in service of the people. In Sha Allah,” he wrote, in another post.

On Sunday, the MDP issued a three-line red whip to deny approval to the Shaheem, as well as Housing Minister Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed, Attorney General Ahmed Usham, and Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.

The long-delayed cabinet approval vote took place on Monday afternoon.

Shaheem was rejected with a vote of 31-30, with eight abstentions. Meanwhile, Haidar was rejected with a vote of 46-24, and Usham was rejected with a vote of 44-24.

But in a surprising development, Saeed, against whom the whip also applied, narrowly passed rejection with a vote of 37-32.

The remaining 18 members of the cabinet, including Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Home Minister Ali Ihusan – who the MDP threatened to also reject if the disruptions continued – received approval.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Maldivian FM meets Qatari PM; both commit to stronger ties

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14 hours ago

12/05/2024

Maldives and Qatar reaffirm the commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two countries on Sunday, in a meeting between Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.

Zameer, who is on an official visit to Qatar, met with Al Thani on Sunday morning.

At the meeting, Zameer reflected on the growing Maldives-Qatar partnership, and thanked Qatar for the generous assistance in Maldives’ socio-economic development.

According to a statement released by the Maldivian Foreign Ministry, both Zameer and Al Thani reiterated the commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Zameer also conveyed appreciation for Qatar’s role in the mediation process on the Gaza crisis.

Both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the partnership in the multilateral fora on matters of global concern.

Zameer was accompanied at the meeting by Secretary, Bilateral, Dr. Hala Hameed, Ambassador-at-Large, Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, and Assistant Director, Lamha Saleem.

This year will mark the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Maldives and Qatar.

According to the Foreign Ministry, Zameer is also scheduled to meet with other senior officials from the Qatari government to explore opportunities to enhance cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.

Zameer’s latest trip comes at the heels of a similar visit to India last week.

Source(s): sun.mv

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President recognises forefront services of nurses

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14 hours ago

12/05/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has praised the dedicated efforts of nurses, stating that they fulfil a national obligation by providing forefront services. He made the remarks on a social media post, commemorating International Nurses Day.

In the post shared on social media, President Dr. Muizzu recognised the unwavering commitment of nurses, characterising their contributions and services as a valuable, significant responsibility for humanity. The president additionally commended the dedication of nurses for ensuring the provision of cutting edge care.

The International Nurses Day is annually celebrated on May 12, aiming to acknowledge the pivotal role nurses play, as they are the backbone of the healthcare system. The theme for International Nurses Day 2024 is “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care.” The purpose of selecting the theme was to emphasise the significance of reshaping perceptions of the economic and societal advantages of the nursing field, such that nursing can be seen as an investment rather than a cost.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Government launches Hope Island for crime-exposed kids

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14 hours ago

12/05/2024

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced the launch of Hope Island, a rehabilitation initiative aimed at children exposed to crime.

Speaking at a collaborative press briefing involving agencies under the homeland ministry, Minister Ali Ihusaan outlined the planning efforts for Hope Island. He emphasised the provision of fundamental education and religious guidance for the children residing there. He also highlighted the implementation of psychosocial intervention and sports programmes on the island.

Additionally, Minister Ihusaan disclosed that children would reside on Hope Island until they turn 18 years, and serve a designated term in either the Maldives Police Service (MPS) or the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Subsequently, he said that they would be granted opportunities to pursue their chosen careers.

Furthermore, Minister Ihusaan announced a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility to 15 years, with previous advocacy for lowering it to 12 years. He cited instances of 12-year-olds engaging in criminal activities and revealed ongoing legal initiatives, in collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO), to effect the change.

Moreover, Minister Ihusaan revealed plans to direct 12-year-old offenders to Hope Island for rehabilitation, with a dedicated facility established to mitigate exposure to criminal influences. He also disclosed intentions to develop a separate island specifically for this rehabilitation facility.

Source(s): PsmNews