Myanmar lifts all domestic restrictions on local media

Myanmar announced total liberalization of domestic media publication control on Monday, canceling prior official scrutiny as previously done, according to the website of the Information Ministry.

The total media liberalization marked a significant move as part of the new government's reform measures after its installation on March 30, 2011.

Monday's media liberalization announcement under the fifth phase covers 86 journals, 55 magazines, books, calendars, post cards, formal messages, manuscripts of music and songs, and embassy publications, the website said.