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Citizenry enjoying the full benefits of broadcasting.
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To responsibly protect the rights of “freedom of expression” as per the constitution with egalitarianism. To partake in building the nation and fostering democracy. To play a pivotal role in enriching the talents, skills creativeness, and innovativeness of Maldivians. Read More
Broadcasting at a glance…
Maldives Broadcasting Day
4 October
Broadcasting Commission Day
4 April
Commission Establish fast-track Adjudication for Presidential Candidate Related Complaints
August 22, 2013
established and implemented an expedite process to adjudicate complaints with regard to broadcasted content of Presidential Candidates.
Maldives Broadcasting Commission has formulated a special Committee to adjudicate complaints related to content broadcasted regarding presidential candidates and complaints relating to content alleged of Anti-Campaigning. This special Committee consists of the seven members of the Commission and relevant staff.
A total of five complaints with regard to Anti Campaigning have been lodged to the Commission and the Commission has started to adjudicate these complaints.
Maldives Broadcasting Commission has formulated “Guideline on Political Content during Election”. Commission has shared this Guideline with all broadcasters and published on Government Gazette. This guideline was prepared in accordance to International Best Practices in consultation and expertise of American Consultant Terry Anzur.
Maldives Broadcasting Commission urges all broadcasting stations to make use of this guideline in broadcasting political content at this time of political polarization.