President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed that the salaries of university employees will be raised in March. He made the remark while giving his Presidential Address at the Parliament of the Maldives.
In his address, President Solih announced that all government employees would be eligible for the 35% civil service allowance starting May 1, along with wage raises for healthcare sector staff. He also said that salaries of university employees will also notice a positive shift in their wages in March, and that once the pay harmonisation process is complete, all civil service employees will benefit from pay raises.
Additionally, President Solih said that the significant increases in the minimum wage and the equitable distribution of tourism sector service charges significantly improved the quality of life of employees and their families. He emphasised the value of having laws to ensure safety and security in work environments and at home and urged the Parliament to deliberate on the Occupational Health and Safety Bill and the Industrial Relations Bill.