Bill submitted to parliament to merge MMC, Broadcom

A bill proposing the merger of the Maldives Media Council (MMC) and the Maldives Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom) has been submitted to Parliament, enabling fines for individual journalists as well as media outlets.

The bill, submitted by Thulhaadhoo MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, seeks to establish a unified body called the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission. The bill’s first reading is scheduled for today’s parliamentary session.