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Highlights from the first meeting of the Budget Review Committee.

Budget 2027: Committee approves timeline to finalize budget review within two weeks

The parliamentary budget committee has decided to meet with the Ministry of Finance and independent institutions to review the proposed MVR 56.7 billion state budget for next year. While a significant portion of the budget is allocated for recurrent expenditure, MVR 8.2 billion has been earmarked for Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) projects.

Police seen during a previous operation. (File Photo)

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman and several children

15 days ago

Joint press conference held with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

President: Agreement reached to increase bilateral trade between Pakistan and Maldives from the current $13 million to $200 million within two years

15 days ago

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs pays a courtesy call on the President.

Maldives and Pakistan sign 20 agreements, including pacts to strengthen defense cooperation

15 days ago

Former MDP President Dr. Ibrahim Didi (DD) speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program.

Government aims to return Aasandha to its 30-year-old traditional roots: Dr. Didi

15 days ago

Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla (L) with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R).

Parliament Committee approves MVR 95,000 salary for Speaker, MVR 17,000 car allowance for Ministers, and significant changes to Councilor benefits

15 days ago

President Muizzu and his Cabinet ministers attend a Cabinet meeting.

Recurrent expenditure rises 17.2 percent to MVR 31.35 billion, with MVR 5.56 billion spent on salaries and allowances!

15 days ago

A session of the People's Majlis is currently underway.

Bill to abolish tax collection from foreign tour operators sent to committee

15 days ago

Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Member of Parliament for the South Galolhu constituency.

Meekail: Those Who Criticized Uthuru Thila Falhu Deal Now Allow Foreign Financial Control

15 days ago

Former Deputy Minister of the current administration, Hassan Zihan.

Former Deputy Minister Zihan arrested for threatening to set fire to President's Office, Parliament, and Supreme Court

15 days ago

Resolution submitted to Parliament opposing government acquisition of 14 land plots in Male'

15 days ago

Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency.

PNC MPs lack integrity; yesterday they claimed the sentence was unjust, today they have forsaken the man himself: Ziyad

15 days ago

Azim: 74 million slashed from Male' City Council budget in three months; move intended to obstruct operations

15 days ago

Anyone who opposes Ras Male' project is an enemy of Maldivian people: PNC MP Musthafa

15 days ago

Mauroof Zakir, Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency.

President Muizzu claims he wants to review the Ras Male' agreement, yet no one seems to know where the document is or who has even seen it: Mauroof

15 days ago

Dr. Shah Abdulla Mahir, Managing Director of State Pharma.

Challenges Persist in Sourcing Medication; Free Psychiatric Drugs from Sri Lanka Expected Next Week: State Pharma

16 days ago

MDP is not a party that stops at mere words; the public will witness tangible results for the people during the party's administration: Azim

16 days ago

Former Member of Parliament for the Kendhikulhudhoo constituency, Ahmed Easa.

Eagle Hills shows no evidence of having capacity to invest $20 billion: Easa

16 days ago

President Muizzu speaks regarding the Ras Male' project.

President Muizzu says Ras Male' will be inhabited exclusively by Maldivian citizens and Arab Muslims

16 days ago

Parliament approves MVR 133 million budget for Auditor General’s Office

16 days ago

Shamau Shareef, Vice Chairperson of the MDP’s Public Protection Committee.

Government must completely overhaul its current approach to addressing drug crisis: Shamau

16 days ago

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