Maldivian Media Act: Is It To Suppress Media Freedom Vs. Disinformation?
Автор: Insight News
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A new media law in the Maldives has triggered one of the biggest alarms the region has seen in years. In this episode of Insight News, top leaders from the Maldives Journalists Association — Executive Director Junaid Saleem and President Ahamed Naaid — break down why this bill isn’t just another regulatory update, but a structural shift that could change the country’s media landscape forever.
They claim the new Media and Broadcasting Commission goes far beyond regulation:
• It has investigatory powers, including summoning journalists, demanding documents, and even raiding media offices.
• It can decide what is “true” or “false,” effectively becoming a state-backed “truth commission.”
• Journalists warn it could suppress critical reporting, silence dissent, and create a single-narrative media environment.
They also reveal how:
– The electoral process for appointing commission members was allegedly manipulated
– “Ghost media outlets” were added to inflate voter lists
– The government “engineered a false urgency” to justify passing the bill
– Press freedom in the Maldives faces a chilling effect
This is a deep, unfiltered, insider look at a bill that could redefine journalism in the Maldives — and possibly set a new precedent for the region.
Watch the full conversation. Understand what’s really at stake.
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