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Economy
Price reduction measures designed to minimise impact on SMEs:...
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed defended the Government's price-reduction measures in response to a no-confidence motion filed by the MDP, saying they are designed to minimise impact on SMEs while easing costs for consumers. He said State Trading Organization interventions are temporary, and noted the Cabinet had designated 26 essential goods under President Mohamed Muizzu's direction, alongside a presidential decision to designate 80 goods as essential.
Politics
Parliament rejects resolution opposing government acquisition of 14 land plots in Male'
The People's Majlis rejected a resolution by MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem arguing that the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development's transfer of 14 land plots from Male' City Council jurisdiction to state ownership undermined decentralization. During Wednesday's session, 52 of the 63 members present voted against debating the motion.
Economy
Minister Saeed outlines measures to curb price hikes and ease...
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed, responding to a no-confidence motion in Parliament, outlined measures to curb price hikes, including expanding the essential goods list from 26 to 80 items and widening STO-price retail access across islands. He said the Maldives Bureau of Statistics had published an Essential Commodities Price Index and pointed to the proposed budget as showing eased food price inflation this year.
Education · Press release
Cabinet approves Maldives’ participation in two UNESCO conventions
The Cabinet approved the Maldives' participation in two UNESCO conventions on the recognition of higher education qualifications, the Tokyo Convention and the Global Convention. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, 1 November, on a paper from the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, and will be submitted to Parliament for approval by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
Politics
Male' City Council takes legal action over 14 plots taken by state
Male' City Council has filed a civil suit against the Ministry of Housing seeking a stay order after the government decided to take over 14 plots of land under the council's jurisdiction for development projects. The takeover follows amendments to the Decentralisation Act passed last month, and the ministry has invited complaints and opinions on the decision within 14 days.
Politics
Government Launches Five Year National Respect Initiative Across Every Inhabited Island
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu launched the five-year National Respect Initiative, approved by the Cabinet on 6 September, to be implemented on every inhabited island through a detailed plan, budget and timeline developed with consultations with NGOs, associations and other stakeholders. The launch is tied to programmes marking the 900th anniversary of the Maldives embracing Islam, including a nationwide installation of boards carrying Islamic reminders and dhikr along main roads.
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