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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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Burma’s private media operators, arguing that state-owned outlets have an unfair advantage, call for an end to government control.
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
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.
The state-run broadcaster announced in August that it would issue licenses for five free-to-air TV channels.
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The Ministry of Information announced this week that the state television agency plans to broadcast three new TV channels for free by September