Myanmar Press Council
The Myanmar Press Council (Burmese: မြန်မာသတင်းမီဒီယာကောင်စီ; abbreviated MPC; formerly the Myanmar Core Press Council) is a media adjudication body which investigates and settles press disputes, compiles journalism ethics, and protects media personnel in Burma's media landscape.[1] It was initially conceived as a Ministry of Information-appointed body consisting of 20 members, led by Chairman Khin Maung Lay, a retired Supreme Court judge, to regulate media affairs following the abolishment of pre-publication censorship.[1][2] In response to local media criticism, it was reformed as an independent body involving privately owned media representatives.[3]
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References
- ^ a b "Myanmar gov't forms core press council". CCTV. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Wahlberg, Helle (7 January 2015). "Media reform in Myanmar: "Government and media must learn to change their ways". International Media Support. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Facebook fan Ye Htut named presidential spokesman". The Nation. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2015.