Broadcasting regulator moves to censor political satire show

Raajje TV was asked to censor the use of slang on Maakana Show.

Defamation charges sought against president’s spokesman

Ibrahim Muaz Ali called EC members “thieves” at the ruling party’s nightly protest.

Sangu TV slapped with MVR100,000 defamation fine

MP Musthafa defamed President Yameen when he said the present administration has “introduced nothing but theft to the country”, the Maldives Broadcasting Commission concluded following an inquiry.

VTV fined US$26k for speech defaming president

The broadcasting regulator has slapped Villa Television and sister station VFM with a fine of MVR400,000 (US$26,000) over a speech by an opposition lawmaker in December last year.

Regulator threatens to shut down TV stations

Private TV stations will be shut down without notice if coverage of the unfolding crisis is deemed to pose a threat to national security, the Maldives broadcasting watchdog has warned.

Raajje TV pays fine as court appeal begins

Raajje TV was last month penalised for broadcasting remarks from an opposition MP, the third fine slapped on it this year by the Maldives Broadcasting Commission.

Government proposes new media regulatory body

A ruling party lawmaker has proposed legislation for the creation of a new media regulatory body after dissolving the existing broadcasting commission and media council.

Opposition lawmaker slams broadcasting regulator over Medianet fine

Opposition MP Ahmed ‘ADK’ Nashid slammed the broadcasting regulator Thursday night over an MVR500,000 (US$32,425) fine imposed on the main cable television provider for rebroadcasting an Al Jazeera corruption exposé.

Cable TV provider fined half a million for airing Al Jazeera corruption exposé

According to state media, the ‘Stealing Paradise’ documentary, which exposed systemic corruption, abuse of power and criminal activity at the highest level of government, was deemed to pose a threat to national security.

President nominates campaign staff as broadcast regulators

The president’s spokesperson said the names of all 23 individuals who applied to the president’s office will be forwarded for parliamentary approval today to fill six upcoming vacancies on the Maldives Broadcasting Commission. However, he explained, the names were ranked in order of preference.

Media regulator shares press freedom concerns with Chief Justice

The Maldives Broadcasting Commission said in a statement that its president, Mohamed Shaheeb, discussed “seeking a solution to the tension between the media and the judiciary” after the criminal court barred several outlets from observing trials.

Cameraman ‘forced’ to erase footage of PG meeting judge

Court rules in favour of Medianet in World Cup rebroadcasting dispute

DhiFM Plus airs upside down photo of broadcasting commission chair

Broadcasting Commission appeals against disrespectful use of photos of state officials

Media Council expresses concern with court ordered police investigation of Raajje TV

DhiTV sues over terrestrial broadcasting license

Parliament approves members to Broadcasting Commission