Media Commission initiates disciplinary action against RaajjeTV and two other channels
31 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 11:12The Media Commission has launched an investigation into Raajje TV, Channel 13, and Aslu TV for their live coverage of ongoing protests in Male', reportedly acting on government directives to halt the broadcasts. Sources indicate that commission staff have been mobilized to expedite the probe, with the regulatory body preparing to impose significant penalties against the three stations.
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The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission has reportedly initiated proceedings to take action against Raajje TV and two other television channels.
RaajjeTV has learned that the media commission has initiated proceedings to take action against it and two other channels. This move is reportedly aimed at halting the live coverage of the ongoing "Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah" protests in Male'.
A source within the Media Commission, speaking to RaajjeTV on condition of anonymity, revealed that staff working in the commission’s monitoring department were issued an urgent directive to report to the office on Saturday morning. The source stated that this order followed a high-level instruction from the government. The directive was reportedly communicated to the employees by the commission member currently serving as the acting president.
He explained that the employees were summoned to the office on a day they were not typically scheduled to work and were instructed to urgently review issues related to several videos.
A source informed RaajjeTV that the Commission has indicated its intention to take action against RaajjeTV and two other channels. The source further noted that a team of monitors has been conducting an investigation since 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, as the Commission aims to conclude the process as quickly as possible.
He stated that the Commission's Licensing Officer, Shimla Mohamed Waheed, is participating in the ongoing investigation at the Media Commission. He further alleged that since she does not typically take part in such investigations, it is suspected that the Commission is working toward taking significant punitive action against three television channels.
When contacted by RaajjeTV for a comment on the matter, the Commission's Vice President, Zammath Ahmed Waheed, stated that he was unaware of any such incident taking place.
RaajjeTV has learned that the Media Council has been conducting an investigation since 10:00 a.m. Saturday, with the commission currently working to take action against RaajjeTV, Channel 13, and Aslu TV.
