AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & revenue watch: Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) says May collections fell below expectations to USD 132.99m, down 5.8% year-on-year, with weaker tourist arrivals hitting GST, tourism land rent and migrant quota fees; enforcement and recovery helped add USD 24.78m. Bilateral business ties: Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef met Japan’s ambassador, Ishigami Rumiko, to reaffirm cooperation ahead of the 60th anniversary of Maldives–Japan diplomatic relations, with focus on tourism, people-to-people links and economic collaboration. Immigration integrity probe: Police detailed its investigation into former Immigration Controller General Mohamed Shamaan Waheed, responding to corruption and money-laundering claims, including allegations around a March 2025 operation and payments linked to detainee release. Tourism marketing results: Visit Maldives reported record income at its AGM, while Visit Maldives also showcased Maldivian exhibitors at the 10th China–South Asia Expo to boost destination marketing. Energy policy debate: Environmental groups urged the Asian Development Bank to halt waste-to-energy funding, calling it a “false solution” that worsens pollution and harms communities. Climate & food security angle: A “Food Passport” concept argues rationing could shift into digital permission systems as shortages intensify.
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