Adhadhu Walks Away from Media Grant, While Others Accuse Shamaan of Favoritism

Adhadhu newspaper has declined the MVR 1.17 million media grant allocated to it by the Ministry of Youth, Empowerment, Information and Arts, calling the programme "disorganized and discriminatory." Criticism continues over State Minister Ali Shamaan's role, with his linked outlet The Press receiving over MVR 1.34 million.

First reported 30 Oct 2025, 14:36

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Large sums have been allocated to newspapers that are not regularly updated, thereby discriminating against active outlets

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Adhadhu Walks Away from Media Grant, While Others Accuse Shamaan of Favoritism

MVR 27.9 million government media grant scheme

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MVR 27.9 million government media grant scheme The Standard
the government’s MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme
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MVR 1,174,758.73 grant allocated to Adhadhu The Standard
Adhadhu declared it would not accept the MVR 1,174,758.73 offered under such conditions
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Ali Shamaan State Minister Ibrahim Waheed Minister Ministry of Finance Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts The Press