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Independent MP for Thulhaadhoo, Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, withdrew his proposed Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission bill after it failed to attract support, having introduced it to Parliament on 12 November without consultation. The bill, which sought to merge the Maldives Media Council and the Maldives Broadcasting Commission into one body and impose fines and suspensions on media, had drawn criticism from opposition figures and media organisations; President Mohamed Muizzu said at a rally that the bill does not align with his policy beliefs.
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Tue 12 NovAbdul Hannan Aboobakuru introduced the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission bill to Parliament.12 Novemberonly Maldives RepublicWhile Aboobakuru introduced the bill to Parliament on 12 November, it had not been approved for consideration by a floor vote before the MP chose to withdraw it.
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Sun 17 NovThe one year anniversary of the Muizzu administration was marked.Sunday, 17 Novemberonly Maldives RepublicnewestSunday, 17 November, marked the one year anniversary of the Muizzu administration.
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Who said what
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Within the space of one year, a bill has been introduced in parliament to bring journalism under the control of the government
What happened is that I do not think it will get the support of 75 MPs [in order to pass as legislation]. The bill was introduced without any consultation. Notwithstanding, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has also said that he does not support…
The current media bill does not align with my policy beliefs. I do not live with the intent of controlling the media. I am not trying to control the media. I want to give the media even more freedom
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75 MPsnumber of MPs said to be needed for the bill to pass as legislationMaldives RepublicWhat happened is that I do not think it will get the support of 75 MPs [in order to pass as legislation]. The bill was introduced without any consultation.
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MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru withdrew his proposed Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission bill.Maldives RepublicAbdul Hannan Aboobakuru, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Thulhaadhoo, has withdrawn his proposed ‘Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission’ bill
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