The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has recommended the appointment of Aishath Asna Hamdi as the new Deputy Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following a review of her qualifications and experience.
Her nomination was submitted to Parliament by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu after the resignation of former deputy governor Ahmed Imad in March. Imad stepped down just before a motion was scheduled to be heard in Parliament calling for his dismissal. He had faced allegations of failing to report former Governor Ali Hashim for neglecting duties required by law.
Asna’s endorsement by the Finance Committee comes after an interview conducted earlier this week. The committee concluded that she met the requirements to serve in the post.
Asna began her career at MMA in 2008 and has since held various senior roles within the institution. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of East London in Malaysia and a Master’s Degree in Business Finance from the University of Nottingham, also in Malaysia.
If confirmed by the full Parliament, she will officially replace Imad as deputy governor, becoming a key figure in shaping the country’s monetary and financial policy.
