Maldives Broadcasting Commission


Broadcasting regulator asked military to shut down Raajje TV
The defence ministry was asked to shut down the station during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV slapped with MVR2 mn fine
The station accused the broadcasting watchdog of trying to obstruct its work ahead of a presidential election.
08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Under threat, Maldives TV stations censor speeches of exiled leaders
Media outlets that “promote” convicted opposition leaders could be shut down.
04 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Media warned against ‘promoting convicts’
Broadcasting interviews and statements from convicted politicians violates the Jails and Parole Act, authorities claimed.
30 May 2018, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV to appeal MBC fine, sue police
Raajje TV has plans to appeal the Maldives Broadcasting Commission decision to fine the station, also saying Monday it is suing the police for negligence over a 2013 arson attack that destroyed its studio.
09 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


Broadcasting regulator fines state media over defamatory content
The broadcasting regulator has slapped a fine of MVR200,000 (US$12,970) on the state-owned Public Service Media over defamatory remarks made by a ruling party lawmaker at a televised press conference in April.
25 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV fined MVR1m over speech defaming Yameen
The broadcasting regulator has slapped an MVR1 million (US$64,850) fine on the Raajje TV for airing a speech at an opposition rally in October that was deemed defamatory towards President Abdulla Yameen.
06 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV sets up ‘defamation fund’ after hefty fines
The hefty fines were the first punitive action taken under the controversial 2016 defamation law. Failure to pay the fines within 30 days could result in the closure of the station and a jail term of up to six months for the former Raajje TV journalist.
12 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM


Media regulator throws out libel complaint against state TV
MBC said it would not investigate TVM for defaming Nasheed and Gayoom in a decision that stands in start contrast to action it has previously taken against opposition aligned station, Raajje TV.
10 Dec 2016, 9:00 AM


Defamation penalties for the press detailed in new regulation
The government has published a regulation detailing fine bands for media offices and journalists found guilty of flouting a controversial defamation law
16 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM


Regulator bans Raajje TV report on Afrasheem murder cover-up
The broadcasting regulator has ordered the opposition-aligned Raajje TV not to air a news report featuring a young man who claims police offered him MVR500,000 (US$32,509) to frame a suspect in the high-profile murder of a parliamentarian.
23 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM


State broadcaster to provide cable TV service
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has granted a license for the state broadcaster to provide cable television services across the Maldives.
22 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM


Broadcast regulator accused of double standards
The reconstituted Maldives Broadcasting Commission has been accused of bias and double standards over contrasting rulings issued recently after investigating similar complaints.
02 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM


Broadcasting regulator ‘concerned’ over charges against Raajje TV journalists
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has expressed concern over charges filed against three journalists from the opposition-aligned Raajje TV, but stopped short of condemning the unprecedented criminal prosecution of journalists.
11 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM


Campaign workers for President Yameen appointed to broadcasting regulator
The ruling party-dominated parliament has approved six of President Abdulla Yameen’s nominees to the Maldives Broadcasting Commission, including the regulator’s incumbent president and two campaign workers. A group of journalists staged a silent protest outside the People’s Majlis while voting on the nominees took place around 1:30pm.
04 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV faces inquiry for airing corruption allegations against president
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has launched an investigation into a talk show aired by Raajje TV in which an opposition member levelled allegations of corruption at President Abdulla Yameen.
28 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
MBC orders Medianet to stop airing World Cup matches on channels except TVM and VTV
08 Jul 2014, 11:25 AM
State broadcaster slams “irresponsible” broadcasting commission report on election coverage
03 May 2014, 5:45 PM
MBC warns DhiTV for airing ‘ADK’ Nashid’s picture upside down
22 Apr 2014, 11:41 AM