Ibrahim Naufal (Ibu)   13 March 2023 - 09:13 PM
Mohamed Saleem (Hoarafushi Saleem), who has contributed immensely to Dhivehi literature, has suffered a heart attack and is undergoing treatment.

Saleem, who had previously been the President's Member in the Parliament, suffered a heart attack at dawn today, according to his family. He is currently being treated in the ICU of ADK Hospital.

Hoarafushi Saleem had received multiple awards for his work in journalism including the National Award for Journalism, the Golden Jubilee Pen and the Diamond Pen.

Hoarafushi Saleem, who was a member of the Parliament during the rule of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as the President's Member, is the paternal brother of the current Member of Parliament for Hoarafushi Constituency, Ahmed Saleem.