Zin Linn (10-1-08)
In the 1950s, Burma was at the forefront of press freedom in Southeast Asia, the country enjoyed free press without severe restriction. As many as three dozens newspapers, including English and Chinese dailies, existed between 1948 and 1962 under civilian government. Even the prime minister’s office never closed for the journalists in those days. There were also free to set up relation with international press agencies.
In the 1950s, Burma was at the forefront of press freedom in Southeast Asia, the country enjoyed free press without severe restriction. As many as three dozens newspapers, including English and Chinese dailies, existed between 1948 and 1962 under civilian government. Even the prime minister’s office never closed for the journalists in those days. There were also free to set up relation with international press agencies.
