The telethon commenced at 08:00 hrs this morning and will proceed until midnight.
A local family has donated MVR 50,000 to the telethon "Palestine aa eku Dhivehin," which translates to "Maldivians in Support of Palestine," organized by state media, Public Service Media (PSM).
PSM Managing Director Zeena Zahir in a Facebook post said that a local family had donated MVR 50,000 to the telethon.
"This sweet child has donated MVR 50,000 to the fund on behalf of the family. This kind of example has always been seen during such events," Zeena said.
PSM has set up 13 donation boxes in the Male' region to collect funds for Palestine. These boxes are located in the Hiyaa Tower area of Hulhumale' Phase 2, Hulhumale' Hospital, Velana building area, State Trading Organization (STO) building area, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), State Electric Company Limited (STELCO), ferry terminals, and STO supermarket area. A donation box has also been placed inside the Television Maldives (TVM) premises.
Those unable to visit the donation boxes can deposit their donations into the following accounts:
For local currency (MVR): 7730000655865
For dollar deposits (USD): 7730000655866
The telethon commenced at 08:00 hrs this morning and will proceed until midnight.
The government has stepped up its efforts for the Palestinian people and has begun the practical work of amending the law to ban Israeli passports in Maldives.
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