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Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer announced on Wednesday night that the state was "in discussions" to provide a special allowance for individuals that are losing jobs due to the economic regression caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a special session of the daily press conference held in Dharubaaruge, the minister noted that the proposed three-month allowance would be granted under the state's stimulus package.
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