1. Editorial Vision & Purpose
- Lifestyle Focus: Showcase stories that inspire, entertain, and inform readers about culture, fashion, wellness, food, travel, and modern living.
- Current Affairs Focus: Provide accurate, balanced, and contextual coverage of government policies, public affairs, and issues that directly affect readers’ daily lives.
- Tone: Engaging, accessible, and professional, balancing aspirational lifestyle content with credible public affairs reporting.
2. Editorial Independence
- The magazine operates independently of political parties, interest groups, and advertisers.
- Editorial decisions are made solely on journalistic merit, reader interest, and relevance, not on external influence or commercial pressure.
- Government-related stories will be fair, balanced, and free from political bias.
3. Content Standards
Lifestyle Content
- Focus on authenticity: avoid exaggerated or misleading claims about health, beauty, or products.
- Ensure inclusivity: reflect diversity in gender, age, culture, and lifestyle representation.
- Sponsored content: Clearly label sponsored/advertorial content to maintain transparency.
Current Affairs Content
- Reports must be fact-checked and sourced from credible, verifiable authorities (government releases, official documents, expert interviews).
- Coverage should maintain neutral language and avoid sensationalism.
- Opinions and commentary pieces should be clearly labeled as analysis or editorial, not reported news.
4. Accuracy & Verification
- Fact-Checking: All claims, statistics, and government-related statements must be cross-verified with at least two credible sources.
- Corrections Policy: Errors will be corrected promptly and transparently, with a correction note appended to the original story when possible.
5. Ethical Guidelines
- Conflict of Interest: Writers and editors must disclose personal, financial, or political affiliations that may affect objectivity.
- Respect for Privacy: Private lives of individuals will be respected unless coverage serves a legitimate public interest.
- Responsible Use of AI/Photography: Images must not be misleadingly altered. AI-generated or stock visuals must be disclosed where applicable.
6. Balance & Fairness
- Government coverage will reflect multiple perspectives — including official statements, opposition voices, and independent experts.
- Lifestyle features must avoid reinforcing stereotypes or harmful narratives.
- Space for reader feedback will be provided to promote open dialogue.
7. Editorial Review & Approval
- All content undergoes two-stage review:
- Content Editor Review – for accuracy, fairness, and alignment with editorial tone.
- Final Approval – from the Managing Editor before publication.
- Sensitive government-related stories will be reviewed by senior editorial staff for compliance with legal and ethical standards.
8. Legal Compliance
- Adhere to the Media Law & Regulations of the Maldives (or relevant jurisdiction).
- Avoid defamation, hate speech, or unverified allegations.
- Distinguish clearly between platform responsibility (hosting) and publisher responsibility (editorial content) in compliance with digital media rules.
9. Transparency with Readers
- Sponsored content, partnerships, and collaborations will be clearly labeled (e.g., “Paid Partnership” or “Advertorial”).
- Editorial corrections and updates will be issued publicly when necessary.
- Readers can contact the editorial team via a dedicated feedback and complaints channel.
10. Continuous Improvement
- The editorial team will review this policy annually to reflect changes in media law, technology, and reader expectations.
- Regular training sessions will be held for writers and editors on ethical journalism, fact-checking, and responsible reporting.