Ramadan Price Protection: Muizzu Activates STO Subsidy on 26 Staples Nationwide
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's Ramadan pledge to provide subsidised essential goods is being implemented nationwide through the State Trading Organization (STO). The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade confirmed that 26 staple items, including rice, sugar, and flour, will be sold at controlled rates during Ramadan. The list includes products added to the national essential goods registry on September 10 last year. Distribution will cover Greater Malé and various atolls, with plans to open a new STO People's Choice outlet in Hulhumalé. The programme aims to ease the financial burden on families during Ramadan.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's Ramadan pledge to provide subsidised essential goods is being implemented nationwide through the State Trading Organization (STO). The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade confirmed that 26 staple items, including rice, sugar, and flour, will be sold at controlled rates during Ramadan. The list includes products added to the national essential goods registry on September 10 last year. Distribution will cover Greater Malé and various atolls, with plans to open a new STO People's Choice outlet in Hulhumalé. The programme aims to ease the financial burden on families during Ramadan.
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's Ramadan pledge to provide subsidised essential goods is being implemented nationwide through the State Trading Organization (STO). The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade confirmed that 26 staple items, including rice, sugar, and flour, will be sold at controlled rates during Ramadan. The list includes products added to the national essential goods registry on September 10 last year. Distribution will cover Greater Malé and various atolls, with plans to open a new STO People's Choice outlet in Hulhumalé. The programme aims to ease the financial burden on families during Ramadan.
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