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Presidential Advisor Warns Payment Delays Threaten Construction Industry

MACI President and Presidential Advisor Mohamed Ali Janah warned that delayed payments for completed work are disrupting construction projects and businesses' ability to pay workers, speaking at the Construction Industry Forum on Monday. He said construction sector debt at Commercial Bank rose six per cent in the first quarter while operational activities fell nine per cent, amid a growing scarcity of US dollars.

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  1. Mon 19 Aug
    The Construction Industry Forum (CIF) opened at the Manhattan Business Hotel. on Monday only Maldives Republic Speaking at the opening of the Construction Industry Forum (CIF) held at the Manhattan Business Hotel on Monday, Janah highlighted that the delay in payments is leading to significant cash flow challenges for businesses within the industry, particularly those already operating on tight margins.

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  • Many businesses in our industry have faced huge cash flow difficulties due to delayed payments. And contractors are already managing on tight margins. This disrupts ongoing projects and affects the business’s ability to pay their workers,

    Mohamed Ali Janah Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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