{"id":16551,"date":"2026-02-08T07:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T02:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16551"},"modified":"2026-02-08T07:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T02:13:55","slug":"mtcc-announces-discount-scheme-for-union-fishermen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16551","title":{"rendered":"MTCC announces discount scheme for Union Fishermen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) announces preferential discounts for members of Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union as part of a new strategic partnership.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first time a state-owned enterprise has entered into a formal collaboration with a non-governmental organization to support the local fishing community.<\/p>\n<p>MTCC and the union signed the agreement on the sidelines of the ongoing Maldives Marine Expo 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative will offer 10% discount on Yanmar spare parts and an 8% discount on Castrol marine lubricant products.<\/p>\n<p>MTCC says the collaboration will improve access to marine equipment at affordable prices. 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