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Reeko Moosa Manik

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Maldivian politician Reeko Moosa


Moosa Manik was the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of parliament Hulhu Henveiru constituency.[1]

Private Business, Acting, and Politics

Manik and his family own Heavy Load Private Limited, a company based in the Maldives which is primarily involved in island reclamation and harbor development works. under his chairmship in the company, Heavy Load Private Limited was awarded major government projects including a US$21 million (Rf269.8 million) reclamation project to reclaim 130 hectares from Thilafushi lagoon and Emboodhoo. Major projects awarded were forwarded to Maldives Anti corruption Commission, including Thilafushi reclamation project.[2]


Moosa launched a campaign for the parliament in 2019 but later withdrew stating lack of interest. He was contesting for Laamu Atoll Constituency, which was the constituency he initiated his political career as special Majilis Member.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Deputy speaker signs for ruling party". Avas Online. 2018-11-01.
  2. ^ "Dredging Today – Maldives: Boskalis, MTCC Deny Thilafushi Reclamation Project Bids". Dredgingtoday.com. 2011-02-16. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  3. ^ "Deputy Speaker MP Moosa drops out of parliamentary race". Avas Online. 2019-02-09.