Stop Telikom PNG Silencing Journalists, Media Council Appeals to PM Marape

Stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists, Media Council appeals to PM Marape

This follows reports that the government-owned company sacked radio talkback host Culligan Tanda (pictured) after he featured an opposition MP on his show.

Media Council makes ‘stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists’ plea to PM Marape

RNZ News The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) has called on Prime Minister James Marape to stop Telikom PNG silencing and suppressing media personnel. Telikom PNG, which is 100 percent government-owned, has two key outlets: FM100 radio and EMTV. Recently, it sacked FM100 talkback host Culligan Tanda after he featured opposition East Sepik Governor Allan Bird on his show, following the most recent vote of no confidence. READ MORE: Other…