Freedom of the Press 2007: Papua New Guinea
26 March 2008
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A controversial proposal in the draft is to transform the Media Council into a body “that will have legal mandate that covers an effective and enforceable regulatory framework.”
Media groups urged the government to work closely with the press and promote the public’s right to information.
The suspension decision followed allegations from MNL managers questioning why EMTV was reporting on court proceedings against Australian businessman Jamie Pang. Sincha Dimara explained the coverage was not in contempt, but was routine editorial coverage of Pang as a foreign investor, businessman, and sporting personality.