Asia Pacific Censorship News

Myanmar has announced a ban on satellite TV receivers as the country's citizens continue to protest against the country's military coup.

Meanwhile mobile internet access has largely been cut off for more than 50 days in an attempt to stop protests.

In a statement, the junta-controlled MRTV state TV said:

Satellite television is no longer legal. Whoever violates the television and video law, especially people using satellite dishes, shall be punished with one year imprisonment and a fine of 500,000 kyat (US$320). Illegal media outlets are broadcasting news that undermines national security, the rule of law and public order, and encouraging those who commit treason.

China has launched a mobile app for citizens to report online comments against the ruling Communist Party and the country's history ahead of the party's upcoming 100th anniversary. China's Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) explained:

The new programme allows internet users to report those who spread mistaken opinions online in order to create a good public opinion atmosphere.

The offences that can be reported include distorting the party's history, or any comments against its leaders and policies, defaming national heroes and denying the excellence of advanced socialist culture.

We hope that most internet users will play an active role in supervising society and enthusiastically report harmful information.

The CAC notice did not explain what the punishment would be for people who are snitched up..