MP Hussain Waheed (MDP-Komandoo) died in Malé last night.
MP Waheed had been ill from cancer for a long time. He had travelled to Dubai last year to seek treatment, and had stayed there for an extended period of time. He returned to the Maldives and began attending Majlis sessions on March 29.
MP Waheed had served as a parliamentarian for 5 years. He was the owner of Timber House and United Food Supply and many other businesses.
MP Waheed is survived by a son and two daughters.