The Maldivian government has announced that a total of MVR 27.9 million will be distributed among 18 registered media outlets as part of its policy to provide financial assistance to the local media industry through the State budget. The Minist…
A group of more than 150 journalists from across the Maldives has formally submitted a petition to Parliament and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, calling for the rejection of the proposed Media Regulation Bill. The petition, which includes signatur…
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has launched a petition urging the Maldivian parliament to reject the proposed “Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation” bill. The petition was announced yesterday, signaling strong opposition from the…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Maldivian Parliament to withdraw the proposed Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, citing serious risks to press freedom. The IFJ, together with its local affiliate, t…
In a move aimed at improving transparency and facilitating better access to government-related updates, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated a new media stand—known as ‘Media Fenda’ —situated directly outside the President’s Off…