MP Mahloof asks president’s office for details of ‘42,000 new jobs’

President Yameen had pledged to create 94,000 new jobs for youth during his five-year term. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day symposium held to train “campaign leaders” for his re-election bid last night, Yameen said 50,000 new jobs have already been created during the past two years and that 42,000 young people have gained employment.

Government reneges on cash handouts for pensions, offers insurance scheme instead