Public Outcry Over Surge in High-Paying Political Appointments

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration faces public outcry after political appointees surged to over 2,000, breaking a campaign promise to keep them below 700. Salaries cost MVR 86 million per month. The government refuses to disclose the exact number via RTI requests. Critics say it is the highest in history, with some ministries lacking basic office resources. Allegations of nepotism include ministers' families earning over MVR 1 million monthly. State-owned enterprises have withheld payments to small businesses, causing layoffs. The government announced spending cuts while expanding payroll, seen as contradictory.

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration faces public outcry after political appointees surged to over 2,000, breaking a campaign promise to keep them below 700. Salaries cost MVR 86 million per month. The government refuses to disclose the exact number via RTI requests. Critics say it is the highest in history, with some ministries lacking basic office resources. Allegations of nepotism include ministers' families earning over MVR 1 million monthly. State-owned enterprises have withheld payments to small businesses, causing layoffs. The government announced spending cuts while expanding payroll, seen as contradictory.

President Mohamed Muizzu's administration faces public outcry after political appointees surged to over 2,000, breaking a campaign promise to keep them below 700. Salaries cost MVR 86 million per month. The government refuses to disclose the exact number via RTI requests. Critics say it is the highest in history, with some ministries lacking basic office resources. Allegations of nepotism include ministers' families earning over MVR 1 million monthly. State-owned enterprises have withheld payments to small businesses, causing layoffs. The government announced spending cuts while expanding payroll, seen as contradictory.

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