New Light of Myanmar
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The New Light of Myanmar is a government-owned newspaper published by the Ministry of Information and based in Yangon
(formerly Rangoon), Myanmar.
The newspaper was founded in 1914, first published as a magazine before becoming a newspaper. It is the longest-running circulated newspaper in Myanmar. The newspaper was nationalised in 1969. In 1993, the Working People's Daily , a state-run newspaper that first appeared in 1963, was renamed the New Light of Myanmar in 1989. It is a daily printed in both English
and Burmese
, and is printed in the Berliner
format (17 in × 11.5 in).
The New Light of Myanmar is often viewed as propaganda
on part of the Tatmadaw and the government, and features many articles about military officials. The majority of domestic news articles comes from the state-run Myanmar News Agency
(MNA), whilst most international articles come from news service
s, particularly Reuters
, which are published after censorship by the MNA.
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
(formerly Rangoon), Myanmar.
The newspaper was founded in 1914, first published as a magazine before becoming a newspaper. It is the longest-running circulated newspaper in Myanmar. The newspaper was nationalised in 1969. In 1993, the Working People's Daily , a state-run newspaper that first appeared in 1963, was renamed the New Light of Myanmar in 1989. It is a daily printed in both English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and Burmese
Burmese language
The Burmese language is the official language of Burma. Although the constitution officially recognizes it as the Myanmar language, most English speakers continue to refer to the language as Burmese. Burmese is the native language of the Bamar and related sub-ethnic groups of the Bamar, as well as...
, and is printed in the Berliner
Berliner (format)
Berliner, or "midi", is a newspaper format with pages normally measuring about . The Berliner format is slightly taller and marginally wider than the tabloid/compact format; and is both narrower and shorter than the broadsheet format....
format (17 in × 11.5 in).
The New Light of Myanmar is often viewed as propaganda
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
on part of the Tatmadaw and the government, and features many articles about military officials. The majority of domestic news articles comes from the state-run Myanmar News Agency
Myanmar News Agency
The Myanmar News Agency is the official state news agency of the Myanmar government, based in Yangon, Burma. It was established in 1963 after the 1962 Burmese coup d'état as News Agency Burma . It is currently under the News and Periodical Enterprise of the Ministry of Information...
(MNA), whilst most international articles come from news service
News agency
A news agency is an organization of journalists established to supply news reports to news organizations: newspapers, magazines, and radio and television broadcasters. Such an agency may also be referred to as a wire service, newswire or news service.-History:The oldest news agency is Agence...
s, particularly Reuters
Reuters
Reuters is a news agency headquartered in New York City. Until 2008 the Reuters news agency formed part of a British independent company, Reuters Group plc, which was also a provider of financial market data...
, which are published after censorship by the MNA.
External links
- Official site (English)
- Official site (Burmese)