THE Myanmar Press Council held talks with local print, broadcast, and online media yesterday morning at the ShweU Daung Hall of the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Botahtaung Township, Yangon.

At the meeting, Myanmar Press Council Chairman Dr Tin Tun Oo delivered a welcoming speech, while Vice-Chairman (1) U Khin Maung Zaw and Vice-Chairman (2) U Khin Maung Kyaw Din explained matters related to media development and international relations, as well as domestic media development.

Journalists from 41 media groups who attended the meeting then made suggestions for developing the media sector, which were later explained and addressed by officials from the Myanmar Press Council.

Subsequently, the Nay Pyi Taw Crime and News Online Agency donated K1 million to the council to support media development.

The Myanmar Press Council has formed several committees, including the International Relations Committee, Legal Affairs Committee, Media Ethics and Journalist Protection Committee, Audit Committee, Finance Committee, Dispute and Complaints Resolution Committee, Information Committee, Media Development Committee, and Administration Committee. The council is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of the press, coordinating with relevant departments to facilitate the import of media equipment, organizing and holding press-related workshops and seminars, collaborating with press organizations to recognize outstanding individuals, and drawing and implementing plans to improve the development of the media industry.

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