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.
14 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
The head of news at a pro-government television station has been approved as a member of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission.
Amjad Waheed from Channel 13 will replace the broadcasting regulator’s vice president Mohamed Aslam, whose term is ending.
Only 36 MPs of the ruling coalition voted to approve his membership at Wednesday’s parliament sitting, which was boycotted by opposition lawmakers.
Aslam’s name was also included in the list of five applicants forwarded to parliament by President Abdulla Yameen.
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