Majlis approves RaajjeTV journalist Fazeen’s appointment to Broadcom

The People’s Majlis has approved Mohamed Fazeen’s appointment to the vacancy at the Maldives Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom).

55 parliamentarians that took part in the vote during Tuesday’s parliament sitting unanimously voted in favor of the RaajjeTV journalist’s appointment to Broadcom.

Fazeen, native to Thulhaadhoo island in Baa atoll, has been serving at RaajjeTV as a Senior Video Journalist for many years and has a lot of experience in the field of journalism, especially in politics. He remains one of the top contributors to cover news within the courts as well as the parliament.

The parliament’s Committee for Independent Institutions approved two out of the 11 names that applied for the vacancy at Broadcom, after reviewing them. Shifza Musthafa, native to Fuvahmulah City, was the only other person approved by the parliamentary committee and forwarded for approval alongside Fazeen.

Fazeen’s appointment comes following the resignation of former Broadcom member Zeena Zahir, who tendered her resignation on 28 October 2020, amid a no-confidence motion.

The Majlis committee on independent institutions earlier that month, decided to move forward with a no-confidence motion against Zeena, who was appointed to the commission in April 2016. Zeena resigned prior to a vote.

Broadcom comprises of seven members out of which four became vacant after Fathmath Zaina’s removal and three members, including President Mohamed Shaheeb’s resignation. Mariyam Waheedha was elected as the commission’s President, Ahmed Gais as Vice President and Ali Yoosuf as a member during 2019.

The commission is tasked with ensuring that broadcasters comply with the Broadcasting Act.