National broadcasting corporation bill sent to committee
15 Oct 2009, 11:45 AM
A bill on establishing a Maldives Broadcasting Corporation proposed by Kulhudufushi South MP Mohamed Nasheed was sent to a seven-member ad hoc committee for further review with unanimous consent today.
Presenting the bill, Nasheed, former information minister, said the purpose of the bill was to bring Television Maldives (TVM) and Voice of Maldives (VoM) under one parent company and establish a legal framework for a free and independent state media.
“[The objective is] to establish a public service broadcaster that originates from the people, serves the people, is controlled by the people, run with the people’s money, and ultimately is accountable to the people,†he said.
He added the legislation will ensure that coverage is fair and balanced and free from undue influence from the government, political parties or entrepreneurs.
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