Transparency Maldives Criticises Parliament’s Self-Approved Pay Rise Amid Public Outcry

Transparency Maldives criticised the Parliament's decision to raise the remuneration of MPs and top government officials, citing a conflict of interest in lawmakers setting their own salaries and the timing just three months before the end of the parliamentary term. The organisation called on all MPs to reject the remuneration increment bill and urged reforms to accountability systems.

First reported 25 Dec 2023, 23:51

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Transparency Maldives Criticises Parliament’s Self-Approved Pay Rise Amid Public Outcry

MVR 100,000 President's salary before increase

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MVR 100,000 President's salary before increase Maldives Republic
The President's salary was raised from MVR 100,000 to MVR 120,000, while the Vice President's salary saw an increase from MVR 75,000 to MVR 93,000.
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MVR 120,000 President's salary after increase Maldives Republic
The President's salary was raised from MVR 100,000 to MVR 120,000, while the Vice President's salary saw an increase from MVR 75,000 to MVR 93,000.
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MVR 75,000 Vice President's salary before increase Maldives Republic
while the Vice President's salary saw an increase from MVR 75,000 to MVR 93,000.
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MVR 93,000 Vice President's salary after increase Maldives Republic
while the Vice President's salary saw an increase from MVR 75,000 to MVR 93,000.
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MVR 66,000 Ministers' salaries before increase Maldives Republic
Additionally, ministers' salaries were increased from MVR 66,000 to MVR 72,000.
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MVR 72,000 Ministers' salaries after increase Maldives Republic
Additionally, ministers' salaries were increased from MVR 66,000 to MVR 72,000.
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The Public Accounts Committee decided to raise the remuneration of the President, Vice President, Cabinet Ministers, Prosecutor General, Auditor General, MMA Governor, and councilors. last week Public Accounts Committee Maldives Republic
The Public Accounts Committee's decision last week to raise the remuneration of the President, Vice President, Cabinet Ministers, Prosecutor General, Auditor General, MMA Governor, and councilors has further intensified public disapproval.
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Transparency Maldives submitted amendments during parliamentary regulation reforms, proposing a system for assessing MPs' expenditures and recommending elimination of committee allowances. In 2019 Maldives Republic
In 2019, Transparency Maldives submitted amendments during parliamentary regulation reforms, proposing a robust system for assessing MPs' expenditures and recommending the elimination of committee allowances.
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Andrew Richards Public Accounts Committee