December 28, 2019
Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint held a meeting with representatives of organizations related with music yesterday morning at Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road in Yangon. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun, departmental heads, and officials.
At the meeting, Union Minister Dr Pe Myint said he saw that organizations from the music industry are working together for progress of their works and for defending their interests and rights, and this is leading to the development of the music industry. He said that artistes can enjoy freedom of rights in compliance with the existing laws and rules, ensuring conformity with international copyrights and rules.
The Union Minister also expressed the view that efforts for the development of the music industry by music organizations, in cooperation with the authorities concerned, would be more effective as the Copy Rights Law has been enacted.
He also offered the ministry’s assistance to organizations as and when necessary.
At the meeting, U Thein Tan, U Myint Moe Aung, U Min Chit Thu, Oakaw Maung Maung, Accordion U Aung Min Naing, U Kyi Min Thein, Annaga, and Rebecca Win attended the meeting on behalf of the Myanmar Vocalists Association, Myanmar Composers Association, and Songs Copy Rights Producers. They discussed the Literature and Copy Rights Law, honorarium for songs, and undertakings for the development of the music industry. The Union Minister discussed the assistance which can be rendered by the ministry for the development of the music industry.
Afterwards, the deputy minister and the permanent secretary discussed matters proposed by the representatives of the music industry. The meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the Union Minister. —MNA
