Public Notice on Private Cinema Operation

The Central Committee for Video Business Inspection and Supervision has announced that some operators have been running private mini-cinemas using projectors or televisions, partitioned into small rooms in a hotel- or guesthouse-style arrangement. Upon inspection, the committee found that such operations could lead to undesirable social consequences. It has therefore instructed the Region and State Video Business Inspection and Supervision Committees to revoke immediately any screening permits issued to such venues and to take action against illegal screenings under the Television and Video Law.

Despite this directive, inspections revealed that certain private cinemas, including RIO Private Cinema in Sangyoung Township, Yangon Region and The Vibe Mini Cinema, in Pyinmana Township of Nay Pyi Taw along with other similar establishments, have continued to operate unlawfully by screening uncensored films.

The committee hereby informs the public that legal action will be taken under existing laws against any venue that continues to operate or screens uncensored films without a valid business licence.

Central Committee on Video Business Inspection and Supervision

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