Roland Koroi
SUVA: The Fiji Media Industry Development Authority (MIDA) has begun holding regular meetings to explain its work to stakeholders and media representatives.
MIDA chairperson Professor Subramani says there remains considerable misunderstanding about the "true intentions" of the Media Decree, both within Fiji and abroad.
Subramani says the provisions in the Media Decree are necessary to raise the standard of Fiji media services in English as well as other vernacular languages.
He says safeguarding the interests of women and children, sensitivity in reporting of Fiji’s multi-ethnic communities and protecting the national interest are all worthwhile goals that require an educated media.
Subramani adds the media needs to exercise discipline and objectivity in carrying out its responsibilities.
The authority says it will be working closely with organisations and institutions associated with the media, and will further hold dialogue with training institutions and media organisations in Fiji and abroad. - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation/Pacific Media Watch
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