Opposition Leader Warns Media Regulation Bill Hands Control to President

Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused President Muizzu's government of attempting to dismantle media freedom via the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. The bill, introduced by MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, would dissolve the existing Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Media Council, and create a new commission with seven members, three appointed by the president. The commission could impose fines up to MVR 100,000, suspend registrations, and block websites. MDP President Abdulla Shahid also criticized the bill as a blatant attack on media freedom.

Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused President Muizzu's government of attempting to dismantle media freedom via the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. The bill, introduced by MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, would dissolve the existing Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Media Council, and create a new commission with seven members, three appointed by the president. The commission could impose fines up to MVR 100,000, suspend registrations, and block websites. MDP President Abdulla Shahid also criticized the bill as a blatant attack on media freedom.

Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused President Muizzu's government of attempting to dismantle media freedom via the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. The bill, introduced by MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, would dissolve the existing Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Media Council, and create a new commission with seven members, three appointed by the president. The commission could impose fines up to MVR 100,000, suspend registrations, and block websites. MDP President Abdulla Shahid also criticized the bill as a blatant attack on media freedom.

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