Suu Kyi stands by Burmese state media
Referring specifically to the Arakan crisis, Suu Kyi said, “Read the newspapers and listen to the news on MRTV released by the government.”
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DVB among five broadcast licence winners announced
The government on Tuesday announced the winners of five private broadcasting licences, awarding the quintet digital free-to-air TV channels in a market heretofore dominated by state-run content.
Broadcast licence winners announced end of March: minister
The Ministry of Information says the winners of five new content provider licences granting the recipients digital free-to-air television channels under the state-owned broadcaster MRTV will be announced at the end of this month.
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MRTV moves a step closer to picking new channels
The state-run broadcaster announced in August that it would issue licenses for five free-to-air TV channels.
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Govt warns media to follow ethics
The Union Election Commission has issued another warning to media outlets covering the election campaign, this time singling out the BBC in their criticism.
2015 election: State TV to host political adverts, but there’s a catch
Burma’s state-run broadcaster will carry 15-minute party political broadcasts throughout the 60-day campaign period ahead of the general election on 8 November, but authorities have dictated a number of red lines.
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Both sides dig in heels over Laogai
The Burmese military claims it has seized a strategic hillside base of the MNDAA overlooking Laogai. However, the Kokang rebels say they are holding out.
Ministry set to broadcast three new TV channels
The Ministry of Information announced this week that the state television agency plans to broadcast three new TV channels for free by September
Burma state television goes global
Recently-launched international channel fronted by Singaporeans could be a means to counter foreign ‘mistrust’ of Burmese television presenters
