Hiriga: Media funding should be tied to coverage and content output

Ahmed Zahir (Hiriga), Managing Editor of Dhauru, proposed that state media funding should be based on coverage and content output, with minimal government involvement. He suggested evaluating outlets on societal impact, staff size, pension practices, and coverage breadth. MJA President Ahmed Naaif opposed state subsidies, warning it could undermine trust. Orca Media Group CEO Akhmeem Abdul Razzaq supported state assistance if governed by a balanced committee. The debate follows a canceled MVR 28 million allocation to 18 media outlets.

Ahmed Zahir (Hiriga), Managing Editor of Dhauru, proposed that state media funding should be based on coverage and content output, with minimal government involvement. He suggested evaluating outlets on societal impact, staff size, pension practices, and coverage breadth. MJA President Ahmed Naaif opposed state subsidies, warning it could undermine trust. Orca Media Group CEO Akhmeem Abdul Razzaq supported state assistance if governed by a balanced committee. The debate follows a canceled MVR 28 million allocation to 18 media outlets.

Ahmed Zahir (Hiriga), Managing Editor of Dhauru, proposed that state media funding should be based on coverage and content output, with minimal government involvement. He suggested evaluating outlets on societal impact, staff size, pension practices, and coverage breadth. MJA President Ahmed Naaif opposed state subsidies, warning it could undermine trust. Orca Media Group CEO Akhmeem Abdul Razzaq supported state assistance if governed by a balanced committee. The debate follows a canceled MVR 28 million allocation to 18 media outlets.

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