MMBC Extends Greetings on National Broadcasting Day, Calls for Responsible Reporting

The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC) has reiterated its commitment to advancing national media standards and supporting broadcasting professionals as the Maldives marks National Broadcasting Day.

MMBC extended its greetings to all broadcasters, media personnel, and news dissemination professionals across the country on the occasion of National Broadcasting Day.

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In an official press statement, the commission highlighted broadcasting as a crucial medium for fostering social, political, and economic awareness, while serving as a primary channel for delivering accurate information to the public.

The commission commended broadcasters for their vital national service in preserving Islamic values, Maldivian nationalism, and cultural heritage, while consistently delivering trustworthy news. MMBC noted that this dedicated service traces back to December 29, 1962, when broadcasting officially launched in the nation under the name “Male’ Radio.”

Tracing the historical timeline of Maldivian media, the commission detailed how the service evolved from “Seneco Radio” to the Maldives Island Broadcasting Service (MIBS) in 1967, and later to “Radio Maldives” in 1969. Public radio expanded further in 1980 under the name “Dhivehi Rajjeyge Adu,” while television broadcasting began with the establishment of Television Maldives (TVM) in 1978.

The press statement noted that private entities were first granted broadcasting opportunities in 2007, paving the way for formal legislative frameworks. MMBC outlined that the sector established a dedicated legal foundation with the Broadcasting Act, before transitioning into a modern era under the Media and Broadcasting Regulation Act, ratified on September 18, 2025, which established the commission’s current structure.

According to MMBC figures, the Maldives currently has 37 licensed broadcasters and 29 rebroadcasters actively serving the public. The commission reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to developing the sector alongside rapid technological advancements, ensuring that citizens receive high-quality, modern broadcasting services.

The commission emphasised that its core objectives remain focused on enhancing technical training and capacity building for media workers, while fostering an independent and responsible media environment within legal bounds.

MMBC urged all broadcasters to avoid false information and divisive content, prioritise the national interest, and report with accountability, assuring that efforts to advance the industry and safeguard media workers’ rights will continue uninterrupted.

ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ބްރޯޑްކާސްޓިންގ ދުވަހުގެ މުނާސަބަތުގައި ނެރޭ ނޫސް ބަޔާން ލިންކު: https://t.co/Ia75fey0EF https://t.co/GaDRPRRJG7— Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (@MmbcMv) October 4, 2026