Media & Information: Union Minister Inspects Copyrights and Registration Division

Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn inspected the Copyrights and Registration Division in Bahan Township and Pyinnya Alinn Library in Kyauktada Township of Yangon Region on Sunday.

At the Copyrights and Registration Division, the Union Minister stressed the work plans in line with the five-point roadmap and nine objectives of the Government. He also said some unscrupulous persons are committing destructive elements. Some media outlets use a variety of media platforms to spread fake news and propaganda while the ministry normally permits the publishing and distribution industries in line with the law and rules.

The ministry supports the media industry in accord with the News Media Law. Positive views on the actions of the government are to be welcomed, but it should uncover the dissemination of fake news in line with the respective laws. He called on the employees to prevent any misinformation and to make every effort to ensure that the public has access to true information.

During his inspection of the Pyinnya Alinn Library, the Union Minister urged the officials to help the public develop reading habit and disseminate accurate information through libraries.

He also stressed the need to provide various newspapers, journals and magazines at every library including the books that can lure the interest of students, prioritize the literatures that can support the living of youths and offer motivation and development of youths and conduct upgrade works to Digital Library Service.