Komandoo MP Hussain Waheed passed away early Tuesday morning.
MP Hussain was in treatment for cancer for a long time. For a big part of last year and this year, he remained abroad seeking treatment for his illness.
On Monday, the MP was taken to ADK Hospital in capital Male' after his health deteriorated. He succumbed to the illness around 01:30 am.
Waheed was a successful businessman who also served as an MP during the 17th Parliament. He is survived by his wife and three children.
MP Hussain Waheed speaking at the Parliament sitting held on March 30
