Privileges And Protection For Former Presidents Act

Financial perks for former presidents scaled back

The regulation, which came into effect on Sunday, sets new limits on public funding for housing, health insurance and expenses on the former presidents’ secretariats

Maldives parliament strips ex-presidential benefits for opposition leader

Shortly after the amendments to withdraw privileges and state benefits were passed at today’s sitting of parliament, the opposition leader tweeted: “I have always believed that respect and privilege come from within the hearts of the people. It is not something that can be created or abolished by a law.”

State spent Rf1.3 million on Gayooms’ health expenses 2010-2012