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Maldives Media Council Urges Lawmakers to Reject Media Regulation Bill
The Maldives Media Council on Tuesday urged lawmakers to reject the proposed Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, warning it poses a serious threat to press freedom and would replace the existing independent self-regulatory system with a government-controlled commission. The bill was introduced in parliament on Monday by government-aligned MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, and the Muizzu administration did not immediately comment.
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Mon 18 AugThe Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill was introduced in parliament by government-aligned MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru.on Mondayonly Maldives RepublicThe proposed law, introduced in parliament on Monday by government-aligned MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, would abolish the current Maldives Broadcasting Commission and the Maldives Media Council, replacing them with a new Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission.
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Tue 19 AugThe Maldives Media Council urged lawmakers to reject the proposed media regulation bill, warning it threatened press freedom.on Tuesdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Tuesday urged lawmakers to reject the proposed legislation, warning that it posed a “serious threat” to press freedom and would roll back constitutional protections.
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The bill completely replaces the existing independent self-regulatory system to regulate the media and gives control of the entire media to the government and the party with the majority in parliament
The bill opens the door for unfair action against the media and gives the commission the power to stop a media outlet until a case is proved through the judicial system
The council will always welcome a responsible free press environment in the Maldives and resolve the problems in the system. We believe that this will require wide consultation