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Parliament Backs Parts of President’s ‘Alt‑3’ Veto as 2026 Budget Freezes Pay, Lifts Pensions 6%

Teachers plan a September 24 pay protest after officials ruled out wage increases for public employees.

Overview

  • The Budget and Legal standing committees voted by majority to accept portions of the President’s partial veto on the ‘Alt‑3’ measures, with final action pending in the full legislature.
  • Finance Minister B. Javkhlan told MPs the 2026 plan leaves no room for civil‑service pay hikes and earmarks a 6% pension increase costing 378 billion tugriks.
  • Health officials warned of a likely rise in pediatric infectious diseases in October, noting over 90% of ER patients are aged 0–16, as new monitoring equipment was donated to HÖSÜT.
  • Ulaanbaatar’s Fuel Consumer Service Center reported 90,000 carbon‑monoxide detectors installed toward a 176,000‑household target, with additional devices due before winter.
  • China’s ambassador announced Beijing will provide 2 billion yuan in SCO grants this year alongside new cooperation programs for member states.