Councils instructed to halt non-essential trips, ceremonies, sporting events to reduce state expenses

Councils have been instructed by the government to suspend trips, ceremonies, and sports events temporarily in order to reduce state expenditure.

Minister of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, Adam Shareef, issued a directive to City Councils, Atoll Councils, and Island Councils on Wednesday, outlining measures that the government intends to implement to address the economic challenges stemming from the country's high state debts.