UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn sent a video message to the 29th World Press Freedom Day ceremony organized by Myanmar Press Council in Yangon yesterday.
In his message, the Union minister
talked about the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2022: “Journalism under
Digital Siege”, which highlights the digital era’s impact on freedom of
expression, access to information and privacy, the safety of journalists, and
adverse effects of spreading groundless information and misinformation by
breaking the laws on freedom of expression and press freedom and other vital
roles.
He also stressed the need to follow
the proper media ethics without misusing fundamental human rights to stand as a
firm fourth pillar for the public and said the State Administration Council
recognized the importance of the fourth estate in the media development and the
country’s growth.
He then called on the journalists
to work together in their respective fields to emerge the skilled journalists
for the fourth pillar under the existing laws.
Afterwards, Vice-Chairman (1) of
the Myanmar Press Council U Myo Tun (Maung Sein Naung-Lewe) read out the remark
of the council chairman.
The council secretary and members
held a talk under the title of “True News to Public”, and Vice-Chairman (2) of
the council U Tin Maung Oo expressed words of thanks.
MNA
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