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Government Drafts Bill to Merge MBC, MMC Into Single Institution

The government is drafting a bill to merge the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and the Maldives Media Council into a single institution, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts Ibrahim Waheed said. The minister also outlined plans for a media village, higher education for journalists and simplified newspaper registration, while the MDP raised concerns about press freedom and Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef said land in Hulhumalé had been earmarked for the media village.

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  • We are formulating strategies within the confines of the state budget to foster and enhance the media and press sectors

    Ibrahim Waheed Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 265 outlets registered media outlets Maldives Republic While there are 265 registered media outlets, 17 new ones have been registered since President Muizzu took office.

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  • 17 outlets newly registered media outlets since President Muizzu took office Maldives Republic While there are 265 registered media outlets, 17 new ones have been registered since President Muizzu took office.

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  • Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef disclosed in an interview with the public service broadcaster that land in Hulhumalé has been earmarked for the proposed media village. Hulhumalé Maldives Republic Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, in an interview with the public service broadcaster, disclosed that a parcel of land in Hulhumalé has been earmarked to develop the proposed media village, in alignment with President Muizzu’s commitment.

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