AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMonetary Policy Tightening: The Maldives Monetary Authority has approved fresh steps to curb excess Rufiyaa liquidity, raising banks’ minimum reserves from 10.5% to 11.0% from September and expanding open market operations to absorb more money. Constitution Debate: Former Supreme Court justice Mahaz Ali Zahir says the country lacks a strong culture of upholding the rule of law, while former VP Faisal Naseem argues constitutional amendments are needed for economic self-sufficiency and stronger checks between state powers. Human Trafficking Response: The government is studying options for a permanent victim protection and support facility in Malé, moving beyond temporary arrangements and bundling medical, counseling, legal help and secure accommodation. Tourism Update: Cruise tourism is surging, with cruise passenger arrivals nearly doubling to 15,577 so far this year—up about 87%—even as total arrivals show only a slight dip. Political Watch: PNC Local Government Authority CEO Mohamed Nimal says he will contest for the party’s vice-president post ahead of the September congress. Housing & Land Rules: Regulations were amended to allow land allocation for non-residential purposes to companies where the government holds a majority stake.
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