Govt spends MVR 219.7M on travel-related expenses so far this year

The Maldives government has spent MVR 219.7 million on official travel-related expenses so far this year, which is 80 percent of the MVR 273.6 million allocated in the MVR 64 billion budget, according to Finance Ministry data as of October 29. Spending in the corresponding period last year was MVR 226.7 million, and the publication of expense reports for President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's official overseas trips has been suspended.

First reported 6 Nov 2026, 19:19

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Govt spends MVR 219.7M on travel-related expenses so far this year

MVR 219.7 million Government spending on official travel-related expenses so far this year

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MVR 219.7 million Government spending on official travel-related expenses so far this year Sun English
According to the latest statistics from the Finance Ministry, the state has spent MVR 219.7 million on official travel-related expenses so far this year.
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MVR 273.6 million Total allocation for travel-related expenses in this year's budget Sun English
The record-breaking MVR 64 billion budget for this year allocated a total of MVR 273.6 million for travel-related expenses.
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80 percent Share of travel allocation spent Sun English
Data released by the Ministry shows that, as of October 29, the government had spent MVR 219.7 million on travel, accounting for 80 percent of the total allocation for this purpose.
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MVR 64 billion Total budget for this year Sun English
The record-breaking MVR 64 billion budget for this year allocated a total of MVR 273.6 million for travel-related expenses.
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Earlier reports gave MVR 64.2 billion 4 Nov, 12:39 Sun English
MVR 226.7 million Travel spending in the corresponding period last year Sun English
During the corresponding period last year, the state spent MVR 226.7 million on travel, representing a three percent decrease in expenditure compared to the current year.
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