President appoints members of Maldives Broadcasting Commission

President Mohamed Nasheed has appointed members to the Maldives Broadcasting Commission following their approval by parliament.

Members appointed were: Badhuru Naseer, Aishath Hana, Mohamed Shaheeb, Mariyam Shauqy, Ibrahim Ashraf, Moomina Adam and Abdulla Shujau.

Letters of appointment were presented at a ceremony held yesterday, during which the President emphasised the important of the media to governance and development, and urged the commission to take no action that would constrain media freedom.