The Standard Raises Alarm, Says Shamaan’s Involvement Compromised Media Grant

Dominion Network Pvt Ltd, publisher of The Standard Maldives, demanded suspension of the MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme due to conflict of interest involving State Minister Ali Shamaan. The Standard did not apply for the grant and is not eligible. It says Shamaan's affiliated outlet, The Press, received MVR 1.34 million while he helped determine rules and approvals. The Standard urges halting disbursements, independent investigation, new evaluation committee, and release of documentation.

Dominion Network Pvt Ltd, publisher of The Standard Maldives, demanded suspension of the MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme due to conflict of interest involving State Minister Ali Shamaan. The Standard did not apply for the grant and is not eligible. It says Shamaan's affiliated outlet, The Press, received MVR 1.34 million while he helped determine rules and approvals. The Standard urges halting disbursements, independent investigation, new evaluation committee, and release of documentation.

Dominion Network Pvt Ltd, publisher of The Standard Maldives, demanded suspension of the MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme due to conflict of interest involving State Minister Ali Shamaan. The Standard did not apply for the grant and is not eligible. It says Shamaan's affiliated outlet, The Press, received MVR 1.34 million while he helped determine rules and approvals. The Standard urges halting disbursements, independent investigation, new evaluation committee, and release of documentation.

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