Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC)

Head of broadcast watchdog accuses deputy of ‘kidnap’

The head of the broadcasting watchdog also said he was threatened.

Raajje TV pays off record fine

The station has been fined millions since an anti-defamation law came into effect.

Raajje TV hits out at broadcast watchdog after record fine

The station has been fined the maximum amount of US$130,000.

Court upholds Medianet fine over Al Jazeera documentary

Medianet was fined for not blocking Al Jazeera when a corruption exposé aired.

Airtime regulation opens for comment in Maldives

TV stations could lose their licence if they break the rules.

Maldives broadcasting watchdog ‘desperate’ to fine Raajje TV

Raajje TV has been fined MVR1.7 million in the past 18 months.

Sangu TV pays off defamation fine

The private station started a fundraising drive to meet the Maldives Broadcasting Commission penalty, imposed after the airing of colourful language about President Abdulla Yameen from opposition MP Mohamed Musthafa last December.

#SorryNotSorry: Court throws out Sangu TV apology case

Sangu TV was fined MVR100,000 (US$6,500) for airing remarks by an opposition MP last December.

Pro-government journalist gets green light to join Broadcom

The seven-member MBC is an independent body, but has been criticised for favouring President Abdulla Yameen’s administration.

RaajjeGate: Fines, fundraising and lawsuits

The fines, and efforts to pay them off, have had a visible impact on Raajje TV’s ability to continue with its news reporting.

RaajjeGate: A Timeline

The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has punished opposition-aligned RaajjeTV several times under the defamation law, increasing tensions between journalists and the government-backed regulator.

Hefty fines imposed on Raajje TV in first anti-defamation punitive action

The broadcasting regulator has slapped an MVR200,000 (US$13,000) fine on the opposition-aligned Raajje TV and an MVR50,000 (US$3,200) fine on a journalist in the first punitive action taken under the controversial 2016 defamation law.

Raajje TV destroyed in arson attack

Maldives’ media in spotlight as election fallout continues

Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek

EC warns parliament over VTV’s attempt to “incite uprising” against commission

National Security Committee investigating local media spreading JP’s claims against Elections Commission

Maldives Media Council submitting case against President’s Office “to create a free media”

Police decision to ostracise Raajje TV unconstitutional, rules civil court

Court extends detention of Afrasheem murder suspects, MDP raises concerns of ‘politically motivated’ arrests