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President Muizzu Announces Salary Cuts for Political Appointees and SOE Staff
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced via a post on X plans to cut salaries for political appointees and state-owned enterprise staff as part of fiscal reforms tied to the 2025 budget, with measures to be implemented over two years. The proposals include a 10% pay cut, a MVR 90,000 monthly cap on SOE CEO salaries, an exemption for those earning under MVR 12,000 per month, and a 50% cut to the President's own salary.
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What happened
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Sun 7 JanPresident Mohamed Muizzu meets his cabinet at the President's Office.7 January 2024only Maldives RepublicPresident Mohamed Muizzu meets his cabinet at the President's Office on 7 January 2024.
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Wed 23 OctPresident Muizzu announced the salary reduction plans via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.on Wednesdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe announcement was made via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.
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How the reporting differs
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President Muizzu Announces Salary Cuts for Political Appointees and SOE Staff
10% Salary reduction for political appointees and government-owned company employees
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10%Salary reduction for political appointees and government-owned company employeesMaldives RepublicUnder the proposed measures, which will be implemented over two years, a 10% reduction will be applied to the salaries of those in political positions, as well as employees of government-owned companies.
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MVR 90,000Cap on CEOs' salaries at state-owned enterprisesMaldives RepublicAdditionally, the salary of CEOs at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will be capped at MVR 90,000 per month.
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more than MVR 100,000Current earnings of some SOE executivesMaldives RepublicCurrently, some SOE executives earn more than MVR 100,000.
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10%Salary reduction for heads of independent institutionsMaldives RepublicA 10% salary cut will also affect the heads of independent institutions.
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10%Salary reduction requested for members of Parliament and judicial officialsMaldives Republicthe government will request a similar 10% salary reduction for members of Parliament and judicial officials, though this would require parliamentary approval.
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less than MVR 12,000Monthly salary below which employees are exempt from cutsMaldives RepublicHowever, employees earning less than MVR 12,000 per month will be exempt from these cuts.
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50%Share of his own salary the President will foregoMaldives RepublicPresident Muizzu further announced he will forego 50% of his own salary during this period.
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