President promises pay hikes for civil servants
At a rally held to mark the fourth anniversary of his administration, Yameen listed his achievements with a slew of figures, challenging “political leaders who say they do not see development”.
19 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen promised pay hikes for civil servants at a rally held Friday night to celebrate the fourth anniversary of his administration.
Addressing a crowd of thousands at the carnival area in Malé, Yameen pledged a 37 percent hike for civil servants in the lowest salary bracket and a 25 percent rise for the rest early next year.
“This is a salary bump for two-thirds of civil servants,” he said.
Ahead of next year’s presidential election, some MVR234 million (US$15 million) has been allocated for the pay hike in the record 2018 budget.
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