Radio Australia launches Burmese service

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Updated November 9, 2009 13:01:39

The region's media gets a new addition this week, as Radio Australia begins its Burmese service today.

The news and information service started this morning, with a half-hour broadcast at 5.30 Rangoon time, with three more repeats in the morning, on shortwave, online and via satellite.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: Cheri Mangrai, producer with Radio Australia's Burmese service; Hanh Tran, Radio Australia's Chief Executive

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