President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that Women's Development Committee members will receive a Ramadan allowance starting next year, addressing long-standing concerns about inadequate financial recognition. The government plans to propose amendments to the Decentralisation Act and Employment Act to formalize this allowance and secure proper salaries for WDC members. This initiative is part of broader legislative reforms, including the Foreign Currency Bill that enables dollar transactions and plans to allocate local tourism revenue directly to councils.