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Saleem to lead Budget Committee, Fazad as vice chairperson
Parliament's Budget Committee unanimously approved Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem as chairperson and Central Fuvahmulah MP Ali Fazad as vice chairperson to review the government's proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year. The proposed budget is about MVR 4 billion lower than this year's MVR 64.2 billion, though recurrent expenditure is projected to rise to MVR 42.7 billion, with the health sector receiving the largest allocation at MVR 10.2 billion.
LatestSaleem reappointed as Budget Committee Chair, Fazad as Vice ChairRaajje (English), 4 Nov, 22:37
MVR 59.7 billionProposed State Budget for 2027 (2027)2 outlets
The Budget Committee meeting was adjourned as Parliament proceeded with the no-confidence motion against Economic Minis… Wednesday2 outlets
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Wed 4 NovThe Budget Committee meeting was adjourned as Parliament proceeded with the no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.Wednesdayonly Sun EnglishnewestWednesday's committee meeting was adjourned as Parliament proceeded with the no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.
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Wed 4 NovThe Budget Review Committee held its inaugural meeting and unanimously approved the nominations of Ahmed Saleem as chairperson and Ali Faza…Wednesdayonly Raajje (English)During the committee's inaugural meeting on Wednesday, Funadhoo MP Mohamed Mamdhooh proposed Saleem—who also chaired last year's budget review committee—to lead the current committee. He further nominated PNC Member for Fuvahmulah Central, Ali Fazad, for the position of Vice Chairperson. Both nominations were approved unanimously by the members in attendance.
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Proposed State Budget for 2027 2027MVR 59.7 billionRaajje (English)MVR 59.7 billionMM TV (English)to oversee the evaluation of the MVR 59.7 billion state budget proposed for 2027, aimed at achieving the government's strategic targets.
The Budget Committee meeting was adjourned as Parliament proceeded with the no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed. WednesdaySun EnglishRaajje (English)Wednesday's committee meeting was adjourned as Parliament proceeded with the no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.
During the committee's inaugural meeting on Wednesday, Funadhoo MP Mohamed Mamdhooh proposed Saleem—who also chaired last year's budget review committee—to lead the current committee. He further nominated PNC Member for Fuvahmulah Central, Ali Fazad, for the position of Vice Chairperson. Both nominations were approved unanimously by the members in attendance.
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Proposed total budget for next year next yearMVR 59.7 billionSun EnglishParliament's Deputy Speaker and Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem from ruling PNC has been appointed Chairperson of the committee responsible for reviewing the government's proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year
This year's total budget this yearMVR 64.2 billionSun EnglishThe proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year is approximately MVR 4 billion lower than this year's record budget of MVR 64.2 billion.
Year-on-year reduction in total budget next year vs this yearapproximately MVR 4 billionSun EnglishThe proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year is approximately MVR 4 billion lower than this year's record budget of MVR 64.2 billion.
Recurrent expenditure next year next yearMVR 42.7 billionSun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
Recurrent expenditure increase next year vs this yearMVR 0.2 billionSun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
Recurrent expenditure this year (projected) this yearMVR 42.5 billionSun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
MVR 59.7 billionProposed State Budget for 2027MM TV (English)The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises submitted a proposed budget of MVR 59.7 billion for 2027
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MVR 4.5 billionReduction compared with approved 2026 budgetMM TV (English)representing a reduction of MVR 4.5 billion compared with the approved budget for 2026
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MVR 9.9 billionCapital expenditureMM TV (English)comprising MVR 42.7 billion in recurrent spending and MVR 9.9 billion in capital expenditure
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MVR 42.5 billionRecurrent expenditure projected for 2026MM TV (English)recurrent expenditure is expected to rise slightly from the MVR 42.5 billion projected for 2026
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MVR 43.2 billionEstimated State revenue and grantsMM TV (English)State revenue and grants are estimated at MVR 43.2 billion next year.
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15 minutesTime allocated per lawmaker during budget debateMM TV (English)Parliament's General Purpose Committee has also decided to allocate 15 minutes to each lawmaker during the budget debate
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MVR 59.7 billionProposed total budget for next yearSun EnglishParliament's Deputy Speaker and Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem from ruling PNC has been appointed Chairperson of the committee responsible for reviewing the government's proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year
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MVR 64.2 billionThis year's total budgetSun EnglishThe proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year is approximately MVR 4 billion lower than this year's record budget of MVR 64.2 billion.
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approximately MVR 4 billionYear-on-year reduction in total budgetSun EnglishThe proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year is approximately MVR 4 billion lower than this year's record budget of MVR 64.2 billion.
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MVR 42.7 billionRecurrent expenditure next yearSun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
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MVR 0.2 billionRecurrent expenditure increaseSun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
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MVR 42.5 billionRecurrent expenditure this year (projected)Sun EnglishRecurrent expenditure for next year is estimated at MVR 42.7 billion, representing an increase of MVR 0.2 billion from this year's projected MVR 42.5 billion.
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MVR 37.4 billionRecurrent expenditure previous yearSun EnglishBy comparison, recurrent spending stood at MVR 37.4 billion in the previous year.
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MVR 10.2 billionHealth sector allocation in next year's budgetSun EnglishThe health sector has received the largest allocation in next year's budget, with MVR 10.2 billion earmarked for the sector.
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15 minutesTime allotted per member for national budget debateSun EnglishThe Parliament's General Purpose Committee has decided to allocate 15 minutes to each member for the national budget debate, maintaining the same arrangement adopted this year.
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MVR 59.7 billionState budget proposed for 2027Raajje (English)to oversee the evaluation of the MVR 59.7 billion state budget proposed for 2027, aimed at achieving the government's strategic targets.
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22 membersBudget Review Committee membershipRaajje (English)The committee consists of a total of 22 members.
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The Parliament's General Purpose Committee decided to allocate 15 minutes to each member for the national budget debate.Sun EnglishThe Parliament's General Purpose Committee has decided to allocate 15 minutes to each member for the national budget debate, maintaining the same arrangement adopted this year.
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Finance Minister Moosa Zameer presented the proposed national budget to the People's Majlis.People's MajlisRaajje (English)Presenting the national budget, Finance Minister Moosa Zameer announced that the government has proposed a budget of MVR 56,704,440,795 (fifty-six billion, seven hundred four million, four hundred forty thousand, seven hundred ninety-five) to the People's Majlis
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