The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC) has said it is working to disburse funds to media outlets before the end of the year.
A total of MVR 28 million was allocated in the state budget on October 29 for 18 media outlets. However, the decision was later cancelled by the Youth Ministry following criticism and complaints, with the matter subsequently handed over to the Media Commission.
MMBC stated that it is now working with the Youth Ministry to ensure the funds are distributed before the end of the year, although no further details were disclosed.
The Youth Ministry had earlier announced allocations to 18 private media outlets. Sangu TV, which has been linked to the Youth Ministry, was allocated the highest amount of MVR 3.8 million, while Sangu Online was allocated MVR 1.3 million.
The allocations drew widespread criticism, with some media outlets raising concerns over the transparency of the selection process and calling for factors such as the number of employees at each outlet to be considered when distributing funds.
A total of MVR 28 million was allocated in the state budget on October 29 for 18 media outlets. However, the decision was later cancelled by the Youth Ministry following criticism and complaints, with the matter subsequently handed over to the Media Commission.
MMBC stated that it is now working with the Youth Ministry to ensure the funds are distributed before the end of the year, although no further details were disclosed.
The Youth Ministry had earlier announced allocations to 18 private media outlets. Sangu TV, which has been linked to the Youth Ministry, was allocated the highest amount of MVR 3.8 million, while Sangu Online was allocated MVR 1.3 million.
The allocations drew widespread criticism, with some media outlets raising concerns over the transparency of the selection process and calling for factors such as the number of employees at each outlet to be considered when distributing funds.
