Losaline Ma'asi
Losaline Ma'asi is a Tongan politician, Cabinet Minister, and a member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga for Tongatapu 5.
Losaline Ma'asi MLA | |
|---|---|
 Losaline Ma'asi in 2017 | |
| Minister for Agriculture, Food, and Forests | |
| In office 23 January 2019 – 10 October 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
| Preceded by | Semisi Fakahau |
| Succeeded by | Lord Tuʻilakepa |
| Minister for Internal Affairs and Sports | |
| In office 26 June 2018 – 21 January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | 'Akosita Lavulavu |
| Succeeded by | Saia Piukala |
| Member of Parliament for Tongatapu 5 | |
| Assumed office 16 November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | ʻAisake Eke |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands |
Ma'asi is a former chief executive of the Ministry of Agriculture.[1] She was first elected to parliament in the 2017 election. On 26 June 2018 she was appointed as Minister of Internal Affairs and Sports, replacing 'Akosita Lavulavu.[2] In January 2019 a minor cabinet reshuffle saw her swap her Internal Affairs portfolio for Agriculture, Food, and Forests.
References
- "New female MP in Tonga to bring agricultural expertise". Radio New Zealand International. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- "New Cabinet Minister and Governor appointed in Tonga". Radio New Zealand International. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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