President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that the Government’s actions reflect public sentiment and encouraged confidence in the recently implemented harmonised pay structure.
He made the statement while addressing residents of Fuvahmulah during his ongoing visit to the city.
Referring to the implementation of the harmonised pay structure on 1 November 2025 for designated sectors, the President assured that the decision was based on extensive research to ensure that the benefits of the salary increments are realised over time.
He acknowledged that overtime has been a primary concern among employees following the introduction of the new framework and provided an example of how it has been organised. He also urged heads of relevant authorities to liaise with the National Pay Commission to address employees’ concerns and provide greater clarity. Furthermore, he noted that the National Pay Commission retains the discretion to make adjustments under special circumstances.
Emphasising that this is a Government of the people, President Dr Muizzu reiterated that public interest will always remain the Administration’s foremost priority. Noting that positive changes have been brought to the salaries of over 20,000 employees, he further assured that pay increments for other sectors, where adjustments have not yet been implemented, will take effect in 2026.
Under the harmonised pay structure, the minimum wage has been set at MVR 7,000. The President highlighted the positive impact this will have on employees’ pension funds and added that efforts are underway to introduce a more accessible system for utilising these funds.
