Government Disburses USD 1.7 Million in State Support to Media Outlets

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts confirmed that over USD 1.7 million has been disbursed to more than 40 media outlets across the Maldives, the first direct government financial assistance to the country's media sector. The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission evaluated eligibility, and the ministry coordinated with the Ministry of Finance and Planning to complete the transfer, backed by a budgetary allocation of 0.1 percent of estimated state revenue.

First reported 14 Jan 2026, 22:58

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Government Disburses USD 1.7 Million in State Support to Media Outlets

USD 1.7 million State support disbursed to media outlets

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USD 1.7 million State support disbursed to media outlets The Standard
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts (MoYEIA) has confirmed that more than USD 1.7 million has been disbursed to media outlets across the Maldives
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over 40 Media organisations benefiting The Standard
with over 40 media organisations benefiting from the initiative
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40 media outlets Media outlets identified as qualifying for state assistance The Standard
Based on criteria set by the commission, 40 media outlets were identified as qualifying for state assistance.
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USD 1,770,398 Total transferred to selected media organisations The Standard
In total, USD 1,770,398 was transferred to the accounts of the selected media organisations.
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0.1 percent of the estimated state revenue Budgetary allocation for the funding programme The Standard
The funding programme is backed by a budgetary allocation of 0.1 percent of the estimated state revenue in this year's national budget
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Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC)Ministry of Finance Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts Mohamed Muizzu President