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Ibrahim Didi

Described in the news as: Kolamaafushi MP; Feydhoo South MP; PNC Member for South Feydhoo; South Feydhoo Member of Parliament.

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Economy Public invited to comment on bill to scrap inbound tourism GST The People's Majlis has opened a public consultation on a bill proposing to abolish GST on inbound tourism products and related services supplied by businesses without a permanent establishment in the Maldives. The bill, submitted by Kolamaafushi MP Ibrahim Didi on 26 August and referred to the Economic Committee, estimates the government could forgo MVR 1.61 billion in projected revenue, and the public can submit comments by noon on 9 November. One Online Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
Economy Bill to scrap GST on inbound tourism services sent to Committee A bill to remove Goods and Services Tax on inbound tourism products and services supplied by businesses without a permanent establishment in the Maldives has been referred to Parliament's Economic Affairs Committee after the Whole House Committee approved the referral with all 47 voting MPs in support. The bill, which also seeks to strengthen MIRA's enforcement against GST non-compliance, would reverse the GST introduced on such services from 1 October. 2 reports : One Online Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
Economy 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. 3 outlets : Raajje (English), One Online, MM TV (English) Source (opens Raajje (English) 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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