What significant reform did Thein Sein undertake in Myanmar's media industry?
Established new newspapers
Privatised state-owned media houses
Deregulated the country's censored media
Implemented stricter regulations
Answer
Deregulating Myanmar’s censored media was a landmark move by President Thein Sein in 2012, marking a significant step towards press freedom and democratic reforms. This bold decision dismantled the oppressive censorship regime that had stifled independent journalism for decades, allowing for a more open and diverse media landscape.
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