New Light of Myanmar seeks partner
- Published: 30 Jan 2013 at 19.16
- Online news: World
"The New Light of Myanmar", the fiery mouthpiece of the former junta, is seeking a private partner as the country's reformist government loosens its grip on state media, an official said Wednesday.
While details remain vague, the move raises the possibility that the government could cede at least some editorial control over the English-language daily, which for years railed against hostile opposition and foreign forces.
"We have agreed with the (information) ministry to invite interested persons for the tender of running the New Light of Myanmar English version," a member of the Public Service Media Governing Body told AFP on condition of anonymity.
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