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Budget 2025: Each MP allotted 15 minutes for debate, with 45 minutes for Minister to respond to inquiries!
The Parliament's General Purposes Committee approved a debate structure for the government's proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for 2027, allotting each MP 15 minutes of debate and the Minister of Finance 45 minutes to respond. Finance Minister Hassan Zareer presented the budget, which totals MVR 59,704,440,795, a MVR 4.5 billion decrease from the 2026 budget, with MVR 52.6 billion in state expenditure and MVR 43.2 billion in projected revenue and grants.
LatestMPs to get 15 minutes each to debate 2027 BudgetOne Online, 2 Nov, 19:28
MVR 59,704,440,795Proposed budget for 2027 (2027)3 outlets
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Proposed budget for 2027 2027MVR 59,704,440,795Raajje (English)MVR 59.7 billionOne OnlineMVR 59,704,440,795MM TV (English)Presenting the national budget, Finance Minister Hassan Zareer announced that the government has proposed a budget of MVR 59,704,440,795 to the People’s Majlis, aimed at achieving the administration's strategic targets by 2027.
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Decrease compared to 2026 approved budget compared to 20264.5 billion rufiyaaRaajje (English)The Minister stated that this figure represents a decrease of 4.5 billion rufiyaa compared to the budget approved for 2026.
Total state expenditure in proposed budget 2027MVR 52.6 billionRaajje (English)The Minister stated that the total state expenditure within the proposed budget is estimated at MVR 52.6 billion.
Capital expenditure 2027MVR 9.9 billionRaajje (English)Of this total, MVR 42.7 billion is allocated for recurrent expenditure, while MVR 9.9 billion has been earmarked for capital expenditure, which includes development projects and investments.
Projected revenue and grants next yearMVR 43.2 billionRaajje (English)The Minister stated that the state is projected to receive MVR 43.2 billion in revenue and grants next year, according to the budget estimates.
Debate time allotted per member15 minutesRaajje (English)Under the approved timeline, each Member of Parliament will be allotted 15 minutes for floor debate, while the Minister of Finance will be granted 45 minutes to respond to inquiries from the members.
Response time allotted to Minister of Finance45 minutesRaajje (English)Under the approved timeline, each Member of Parliament will be allotted 15 minutes for floor debate, while the Minister of Finance will be granted 45 minutes to respond to inquiries from the members.
MVR 59,704,440,795Proposed budget for 2027Raajje (English)Presenting the national budget, Finance Minister Hassan Zareer announced that the government has proposed a budget of MVR 59,704,440,795 to the People’s Majlis, aimed at achieving the administration's strategic targets by 2027.
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4.5 billion rufiyaaDecrease compared to 2026 approved budgetRaajje (English)The Minister stated that this figure represents a decrease of 4.5 billion rufiyaa compared to the budget approved for 2026.
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MVR 52.6 billionTotal state expenditure in proposed budgetRaajje (English)The Minister stated that the total state expenditure within the proposed budget is estimated at MVR 52.6 billion.
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MVR 9.9 billionCapital expenditureRaajje (English)Of this total, MVR 42.7 billion is allocated for recurrent expenditure, while MVR 9.9 billion has been earmarked for capital expenditure, which includes development projects and investments.
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MVR 43.2 billionProjected revenue and grantsRaajje (English)The Minister stated that the state is projected to receive MVR 43.2 billion in revenue and grants next year, according to the budget estimates.
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15 minutesDebate time allotted per memberRaajje (English)Under the approved timeline, each Member of Parliament will be allotted 15 minutes for floor debate, while the Minister of Finance will be granted 45 minutes to respond to inquiries from the members.
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45 minutesResponse time allotted to Minister of FinanceRaajje (English)Under the approved timeline, each Member of Parliament will be allotted 15 minutes for floor debate, while the Minister of Finance will be granted 45 minutes to respond to inquiries from the members.
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7-minute slotDebate slot on the committee reportRaajje (English)The proposal suggests granting each member a single 15-minute slot during the general debate stage, followed by a 7-minute slot during the debate on the committee report.
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45 minutesTotal time for Finance Minister to respond to MPs' questionsOne OnlineThe committee also approved allocating a total of 45 minutes to the Finance Minister to respond to questions from MPs at different stages of the debate.
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MVR 59.7 billionProposed state budget for 2027One OnlineFinance Minister Hassan Zareer submitted the proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for 2027 to Parliament last Thursday.
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MVR 4.5 billionDifference between 2027 proposal and 2026 approved budgetMM TV (English)MVR 59,704,440,795 for 2027, MVR 4.5 billion below the budget approved for 2026.
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15 minutesSpeaking time allotted to each MP in budget debateMM TV (English)unanimously agreed to give each Member of Parliament 15 minutes to speak during the debate on the proposed 2027 State budget.
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45 minutesTime for the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to respondMM TV (English)The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises will have 45 minutes to respond to members’ questions.
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Finance Minister Hassan Zareer presented the proposed national budget to the People's Majlis.Raajje (English)Presenting the national budget, Finance Minister Hassan Zareer announced that the government has proposed a budget of MVR 59,704,440,795 to the People’s Majlis, aimed at achieving the administration's strategic targets by 2027.
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Implementation of the budget is scheduled to begin.January of next yearRaajje (English)Once the budget is passed, implementation is scheduled to begin in January of next year.
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The Parliament's General Committee approved a 15-minute speaking time for each MP during debates on the proposed 2027 State Budget.One OnlineThe Parliament has approved a 15-minute speaking time for each MP during debates on the proposed 2027 State Budget. The allocation was approved by the Parliament's General Committee
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Finance Minister Hassan Zareer submitted the proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for 2027 to Parliament.last ThursdayParliamentOne OnlineFinance Minister Hassan Zareer submitted the proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for 2027 to Parliament last Thursday.
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Parliament's General Purpose Committee unanimously approved the speaking time allocations for the 2027 State budget debate.MM TV (English)Parliament’s General Purpose Committee has unanimously agreed to give each Member of Parliament 15 minutes to speak during the debate on the proposed 2027 State budget.
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