Maldives Media Council elects new members
The election took place at the Social Centre, ahead of the current term's expiration next Saturday.
Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Saturday elected new members as the current council’s term nears its conclusion.
The election took place at the Social Centre, ahead of the current term's expiration next Saturday. A total of 22 candidates vied for positions on the council, with 139 media outlets participating in the vote.
The seven members elected by media outlets are:
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Fatimath Shaana Mohamed (Mihaaru): 118 votes
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Najah Masood (Vaguthu): 117 votes
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Hassan Shakir (Aafathis): 93 votes
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Hafsy Abdulla (Hafsy.com): 75 votes
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Hussain Shageef (Thiladhun)
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Hussain Hassan (27 Online)
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Fatimath Nahudha Faiz (Dhiyares)
The three members elected by the public are:
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Ibrahim Fawzi (Lawyer): 80 votes
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Fatimath Fahmy (Former Legal Head of MMC): 76 votes
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Ibrahim Mohamed (Former Journalist): 49 votes
The voting process proceeded smoothly without any major disruptions. However, some candidates raised concerns about last-minute changes to the voters' list, filing formal complaints regarding the issue.
The newly elected members will assume responsibilities following the conclusion of the current council’s term.
