New media commission bill will restrict press freedom, MDP says

The Maldives Journalists’ Association (MJA) expressed these concerns directly to the MDP during discussions.

15 November 2024

PO reverses phone ban from press briefings after backlash

Journalists refused to enter the press room without their phones.

28 April 2024

Can challenge source disclosure in court, Shamsul Falah says

The President's Office said the government is considering amending the Evidence Bill to facilitate journalists.

7 August 2024

MJA seeks 4-month review period for media bill

The MJA has proposed working with state institutions to review the current framework and suggested improvements.

2 September 2025

Opposition MDP chief denies ties to critical online newspaper

"Using parliamentary privilege as a cover to lie and insult people's reputation is alien to democracy. It is cowardly”.

14 March 2024

AG pledges to address journalists' concerns over media bill

The campaign argues that passing the bill would conflict with the president's stated policy on media freedom.

17 November 2024

President says against media control amid new commission bill

The structure of the commission would give the government a majority presence,

13 November 2024

MP moves to withdraw media commission bill

President Muizzu stated that the bill would not be passed in the Progressive National Congress (PNC)-majority parliament.

19 November 2024