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Society Media Commission urges public to avoid personal attacks in expressing opinions The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission urged the public and media to follow the Code of Conduct for Journalism and avoid personal attacks, after journalists faced abusive language on social media over a media tour to Dubai organised by developer Eagle Hills for its proposed Rasmale' project. The commission also said it had filed a complaint over death threats made against a journalist who joined the tour. The Edition Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
Politics MMBC President Farushath resigns citing blocks to working fairly Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC) President Mohamed Farushath resigned on October 28, 2026, citing unresolvable challenges in carrying out his duties fairly and equitably toward all media outlets. His resignation coincides with changes to the government's policy on annual financial support to media outlets, reducing the required operating period from three years to one year after registration. 2 outlets : The Edition, Byline Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)

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