Maldives Broadcasting Commission
gov_bodyTracked since 2023-12-13
MBC
Broadcasting Commission
Broadcom
10
Mentions
40
Connections
0.95
Salience
10
Events
2025-09-18
Last Mention
Existing broadcasting regulatory body that would be dissolved by the new media bill.
Regulatory body being dissolved and replaced by the new Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission under the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Act (No. 16/2025). Critics say the new law threatens press freedom, while the government defends it as necessary for accountability.
Role
Media regulatory authority
Affiliation
Government of Maldives
Location
Maldives
Network
Often Mentioned With
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Dr Mohamed Muizzu
13
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Maldives Media Council
13
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Maldivian Democratic Party
9
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People's Majlis
9
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Maldives Journalists Association
8
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Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru
8
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Fayyaz Ismail
8
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Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission
8
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International Federation of Journalists
5
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Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill
5
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Committee to Protect Journalists
5
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Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill
4
Topics
media
politics
press freedom
free speech
regulation
spokesperson
Covered By
Maldives Republic
15
Avas English
1
The Standard
1
Sentiment
⚠️
Concerned
29%
🔥
Tense
24%
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Neutral
24%
🚨
Urgent
18%
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Positive
6%
Activity Timeline
10 events
Article
Claim
Quote
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2025-09-17
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