Public Service Media (Maldives)

Public Service Media
TypeState-owned
PredecessorMaldives Broadcasting Corporation
Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation
Founded28 April 2015; 11 years ago (2015-04-28)
HeadquartersAmeenee Magu,
Malé
,
Maldives
Key people
Brands
Websitepsm.mv

Public Service Media (PSM) is the state-owned broadcaster of the Maldives. It was formed on 28 April 2015 following the ratification of the Public Service Media Act by President Abdulla Yameen.

History

PSM was formed on 28 April 2015 under the Public Service Media Act (9/2015) after then-President Abdulla Yameen ratified the new bill, which journalists say that would undermine press freedom. The International Federation of Journalists condemned the new law calling it a 'state mouthpiece'.

Prior to PSM being the state media, its predecessor was the Maldives Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) created by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik on 14 February 2012.

Prior to MBC being the state media, its predecessor was the Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation (MNBC) created by then-President Mohamed Nasheed on 22 December 2008.

Brands

Currently there are 10 brands that PSM owns:

References

  1. ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (23 December 2024). "Namza appointed as PSM Chairperson, Nasreen as Managing Director". The Edition. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Thaufeeq, Shazma (10 December 2025). "Ahmed Shakeeb appointed as PSM's new managing director". The Edition. Archived from the original on 21 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "President ratifies Public Service Media Bill". The President's Office. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Mohamed, Hassan (29 April 2015). "Government takes control of state media". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Naish, Ahmed (3 May 2015). "New public media company is 'a state mouthpiece'". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Government takes control of broadcaster, creating state mouthpiece". International Federation of Journalists. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Public Service Media". Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. Archived from the original on 21 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Government to recommend to MNBC board to rebrand the company and sell shares". The President's Office. 13 July 2010. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024. Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation was established on 22 December 2008 under Article 95 of Law no: 10/96 (Maldives Corporate Act).
  9. ↑ "Brands". PSM. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2026.