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Opposition Leader Slams Government’s Plan to Print MVR 15 Billion

Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail criticised the Mohamed Muizzu administration's plan to print MVR 15 billion, warning it would raise inflation and questioning the Maldives Monetary Authority's legal authority to print money for investment purposes. The article also notes that President Muizzu had previously criticised his predecessor's reliance on money printing and said his administration had halted debt monetisation.

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  • Within the already fragile economic context of our nation, en masse printing of currency with no plan to ease real burdens on people will only lead to higher inflation, with the average citizen bearing the brunt of the impact

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The MMA governor and Board must be held accountable. MMA Governor can’t hide behind the government later on. MMA is supposed to be independent

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • deeply irresponsible

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • the largest quantity ever printed in the country

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • MVR 15 billion amount of currency planned to be printed Maldives Republic Opposition Leader Slams Government’s Plan to Print MVR 15 Billion

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