As a former member of Burma’s Press Council, Information Minister Pe Myint is expected to push for further reforms of the media sector.
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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…
Cautious optimism ahead of “sexpartite” talks
A sense of cautious optimism is emerging with respect to the upcoming “sexpartite” talks on constitutional reform, which will be held on Friday in Naypyidaw.
MOI serves Herald with summons
MOI has served a judicial summons to the Myanmar Herald Journal notifying the weekly that it has been charged with defamation under the Media Law.
Upper house approves TV & Broadcasting Bill
A draft Television and Broadcasting Bill was approved by the upper house of parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for private TV broadcasters to operate legally in Burma for the…
Ministry pledges to work with press council to address contentious media law
Information Minister Aung Kyi said government officials were committed to addressing disputed articles in a controversial media draft bill that was largely panned by the country’s transitional press advisory board…