Amendment proposed to slash taxes on menstrual products

Kurendhoo MP Abdul Baaree Rasheed, on Monday, proposed to amend the Goods and Services Tax Bill to abolish duties on menstrual hygiene products.

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2018-11-27 13:19:57

Kurendhoo MP Abdul Baaree Rasheed, on Monday, proposed to amend the Goods and Services Tax Bill to abolish duties on menstrual hygiene products.

Abdul Baree spoke to local media outlet Mihaaru, expressing hopes that the amendment would receive popular support as tax exemptions on sanitary products would bring great social benefits.

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