'Political staff costs account for 0.9% of budget'

15 hours ago

Finance Minister Moosa Zameer confirmed Wednesday that the government has implemented a 10 percent salary reduction for political appointees since last year, with no plans for future increases. While President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu initially pledged to cap the number of political employees at 700, current figures have reportedly reached into the thousands. Following recent electoral shifts, the administration has initiated structural