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Mohamed Mamdooh

Described in the news as: Fonadhoo MP; Funadhoo Constituency MP.

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Politics Pay raises for Ministers, Speaker and Chief Justice approved The People's Majlis passed pay raises for the Speaker of Parliament, the Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers' car allowances and councilors' salaries, with 42 of 54 members voting in favour. The increases, decided by the Public Accounts Committee, raise the Speaker's and Chief Justice's total pay to MVR 95,125 each, drawing divided public opinion. Maldives Voice Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
Politics Majilis Approves Bill Requiring 50% Upfront Payment to Appeal Disputed Taxes The People's Majlis passed a preliminary vote to accept a government bill amending the Tax Administration Act, which would require taxpayers to pay at least 50 per cent of a disputed tax liability before appealing to the Tax Appeal Tribunal, with 54 votes in favour and 11 against. The bill was referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs after its first reading on 20 October, drawing criticism from opposition MPs who called it a cash-gathering move. Corporate Maldives Source (opens Corporate Maldives in a new tab)

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