MFA: New Media Commission to Reinforce Public Trust and Professional Standards

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the People's Majlis passed the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, establishing a unified framework for media. The bill was introduced on 27 August 2025 by Independent MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru. It creates a new seven-member Media and Broadcasting Commission, with four members elected by registered media entities and three appointed by Parliament through an open application process. The bill aims to safeguard freedom of expression, elevate journalistic standards, tackle misinformation, and does not regulate personal social media accounts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the People's Majlis passed the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, establishing a unified framework for media. The bill was introduced on 27 August 2025 by Independent MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru. It creates a new seven-member Media and Broadcasting Commission, with four members elected by registered media entities and three appointed by Parliament through an open application process. The bill aims to safeguard freedom of expression, elevate journalistic standards, tackle misinformation, and does not regulate personal social media accounts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the People's Majlis passed the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, establishing a unified framework for media. The bill was introduced on 27 August 2025 by Independent MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru. It creates a new seven-member Media and Broadcasting Commission, with four members elected by registered media entities and three appointed by Parliament through an open application process. The bill aims to safeguard freedom of expression, elevate journalistic standards, tackle misinformation, and does not regulate personal social media accounts.

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