President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the Maldives Journalists Association today. The meeting followed a request by the representative body to discuss their concerns regarding the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill currently under deliberation in Parliament.
During the discussion, the President attentively considered all recommendations and pledged due regard. Lasting over an hour, the meeting reaffirmed his commitment to addressing journalists’ concerns. He underscored that this Administration is “100 per cent pro-media” and reaffirmed the Government’s ongoing support for the sector. The President also highlighted that numerous initiatives have been undertaken, and continue to be implemented, to foster a favourable and enabling environment for the media.
He further reaffirmed that he has no intention for the Government to interfere in media regulation, control, or appointments to regulatory bodies. The President assured that the Government would propose amendments to certain provisions of the bill currently under deliberation in Parliament.
The President assured the Maldives Journalists Association that the Government remains committed to supporting and safeguarding media freedom in the Maldives.