AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForex & Tourism Policy: Opposition MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed warned that Parliament’s new 40% USD conversion requirement for resorts could bankrupt businesses and trigger job losses, after the Foreign Exchange Act amendment raised the mandatory conversion from 20% and MMA Governor Ahmed Munawar floated depositing 40% of resort dollar earnings via local banks. Party Politics: Former MDP chair Fayyaz Ismail denied claims of discord inside the “Bodu Badhalu” reform movement, saying a WhatsApp group was not official and reaffirming unity with Nasheed ahead of reform goals. Public Finance & Compliance: Maldives Monetary Authority clarified that the law does not legally stop employers from paying salaries in USD, while pension contributions must always be paid in rufiyaa even for dollar-paid workers. Economy & Industry: MIFCO raised its skipjack purchase price to MVR 21/kg. Health Services: Hulhumale’ Hospital inaugurated specialist services including neurology, gastroenterology and urology. Infrastructure & Trade: MPL launched a tender for Thilafushi Port facilities, with applications due 10 September. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam urged OIC members to act decisively on Palestine at an emergency Jeddah meeting.
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