Pro-government lawmaker proposes amendment dismissing seven PSM board members

An amendment to the foundational law for local broadcastor Public Service Media (PSM) has been proposed, that disqualifies seven of its board of directors.

The amendment was proposed by Hoarafushi constituency MP Mohamed Ismail, who is aligned with the pro-government Maldives Development Alliance, and if passed will see said board members removed within 10 days.

There are currently seven board members; Chairman Ibrahim Umar Manik, Manging Director Ibrahim Khaleel, deputy managing director Ikram Abdul Latheef, and board members Noofar Mahmoodh, Aimianth Shayaan Shaheedhaa, Husnuheena Ibrahim Hilmy, and Mohamed Shageel.

While they were all appointed after receiving parliamentary approval, the amendment also seeks to enshrine the capacity to dismiss and appoint board members to the government’s Privatization and Corporatization Board.