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Broadcast Law gives state media unfair edge, say private outlets
Burma’s private media operators, arguing that state-owned outlets have an unfair advantage, call for an end to government control.
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Government mulls new broadcast law
During a media development conference in the country’s capital, leaders and members of the fourth estate discussed what provisions should be made to a new broadcast law
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.
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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Parliament hears briefing on Marriage Bill punishments
Non-Buddhist men may face two years in prison or a US$1,500 fine, or both, if found to have violated the controversial Marriage Bill, if adopted.
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
