Media Commission President Farshath Resigns Over Lack of Fairness for All Media

Muhammad Farshath, President of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC), has resigned from his position, citing unsolvable challenges in ensuring equal and fair treatment for all media. In a letter sent to President Dr. Muhammad Muizzu, Farshath stated that there are challenges in completing the work of the Media Commission and planning and implementing it with equality and fairness for all media. He also expressed his desire for the country's media to become independent both scientifically and financially, and to be responsible. The MMBC is the main body established under the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Act to oversee media and broadcasters. The commission consists of seven members, and its President is determined by the People's Majlis.