Public Service Media Maldives
Public Service Media (PSM) is the state-owned broadcaster of Maldives established on April 28, 2015, under the Public Service Media Act (Law 9/2015). Operating as the official state media, PSM manages multiple brands including Television Maldives (TVM), PSM News, YES TV, Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu, Dhivehi FM, Dheenuge Adu, Munnaaru TV, and PSM Connect. The organization emerged amid significant controversy when the International Federation of Journalists condemned its formation as creating a “state mouthpiece” that would undermine press freedom. PSM replaced the Maldives Broadcasting Corporation (2012-2015), which had succeeded the Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation (2008-2012). The broadcaster states its mission is to “invigorate an informed, civilized and unified society” while being “shaped by Maldivian traditions, culture, ideology and values.”
