Rangoon media rally in support of imprisoned journalists
The protesting journalists also launched a signature campaign, calling for the repeal of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
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Thrice denied, Eleven Media defendants granted bail
A judge granted the Eleven Media CEO and editor-in-chief bail on Friday. They are standing trial on charges of defamation brought by the Rangoon government.
Eleven Media apologises for ‘groundless accusations’
Eleven Media Group admitted that “some points mentioned in the editorial were wrong and groundless accusations” regarding Rangoon’s chief minister and assembly.
Calls grow to drop case against Eleven Media
A lawsuit against the Eleven Media Group should be dropped immediately, according to right groups calling on Burma’s government to reform restrictive media laws.
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Eleven Media chiefs questioned over defamation allegations
The EMG CEO and chief editor are being sued by the Rangoon regional government over an article written last week alleging backhanders and cronyism.
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Eleven Media chiefs summoned over cronyism allegations
The commotion comes after Eleven Media CEO Than Htut Aung wrote an editorial lambasting the government for failing to tackle corruption and crony capitalism.
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Press watchdogs slam media bias
State-run media slammed for promoting USDP, while private news groups also stand accused of unbalanced reporting.
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Gagged: NLD bans candidates from speaking to media
The leadership of Burma’s main opposition party has ordered a ban on its candidates from speaking to the media for at least the next three weeks.
Eleven Media chief attacked in broad daylight
Assailants using slingshots and metal nuts attacked Than Htut Aung as he drove home in central Rangoon, in what may have been a assassination attempt.
Media warned off covering Kokang statements
In a letter sent on World Press Freedom Day by the military, the country’s media have been warned against covering statements from the Kokang militia.
Unity Weekly trial continues, media workers emphasising press freedom
The Unity Weekly trial continued on Tuesday, with members of the media testifying to the court about the importance of press freedom.
Eleven Media hit back at jailing of reporter
Eleven Daily reporter Naw Khine Khine Aye Cho was sued by lawyer Aye Aye Pho for verbal abuse and defamation. Last week a Loikaw court sentenced the journalist to three months in prison.
Ethnic groups quarrel over presence of mediators at ceasefire talks
Ethnic minority leaders locked horns this week about whether mediators should be used to help negotiate a nation-wide ceasefire deal
Karen armed group opens commercial, tourism ventures
The Karen National Union’s 7th Brigade announced earlier this week that they have started an export, import business along with a tourism company in a bid to earn additional revenue
How the media and govt continue to politicise Muslims in Burma
Following a fire at an Islamic school in downtown Rangoon, the mainstream media’s reporting on the event may have helped inflame already tense relations between Muslims and Buddhists in the country
Burma’s media landscape: new rules, old habits?
With one hand, the government has continued to strip away the layers of arbitrary regulation used to muffle dissent for nearly five decades, while officials have been seeking to harness the country’s expanding media landscape
Media committee calls for better protection of press
The indefinite suspension of two prominent news journals, The Voice and Envoy, has journalists calling for better protection of Burma’s fourth estate
Karen refugees threatened on media contact
Karen refugees told by Thai army not to speak to foreign media, as pressure grows on Bangkok to halt their repatriation back to Burma
Court denies bail for The Voice duo facing defamation suit
A court in Rangoon denied bail to the The Voice Daily’s editor-in-chief and a satire columnist for the newspaper on Thursday, with the judge ruling that the defendants’ legal counsel had failed to provide the necessary medical documents to secure their release from police custody.
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.
Man gets prison for Facebook insults
Hla Phone, who was accused of posting insulting images and comments on Facebook, was found guilty of violating Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
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Thilawa SEZ appeals to investors but angers locals
Former residents of the area now being used as part of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone say they haven’t been adequately compensated for the loss of their land.
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USDP candidate sees blood red
A USDP candidate and has likened to the NLD colours to red, in a bizarre rally speech referencing the Martyrs’ Mausoleum bombing in South Korea.
President ‘did not discuss’ Myitsone dam in China, says Ye Htut
President Thein Sein did not engage in discussion about the Myitsone dam project when he met with CPI during his visit to China, says spokesperson Ye Htut.
Parliament urged against retirement age increase
MP Khin Maung Nyo has submitted an urgent proposal to parliament today, urging the government to keep the age of retirement at 60.
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.
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Zaw Pe transferred to Thayet prison
DVB journalist, Zaw Pe, who was sentenced to prison for one year has been transferred to Thayet prison in Magwe Division.
Rangoon journalists rally for imprisoned colleague
More than 200 journalists and activists took to the streets in Rangoon on Tuesday morning to denounce the imprisonment of Eleven Daily reporter Naw Khine Khine Aye Cho, popularly known as Ma Khine.
Ministry orders employment brokers to stop sending workers to Malaysia
Burma’s Labour Ministry issued a directive to prevent labourers from moving to Malaysia following a series of violent assaults against Burmese migrants in Kuala Lumpur
After rioting, police crack down on drunken misfits in Mandalay
A group of young men were arrested on Sunday after an alcohol-fuelled bender led to vandalism in a Mandalay township, as police forces step up their efforts to restrain communal unrest
