Ministry of Information

The Ministry of Information of Myanmar is the government body tasked with overseeing the flow of official information within the country. It manages state‑run media outlets, including television, radio and online platforms, and is responsible for disseminating government policies, announcements and public service messages. The ministry also regulates the press and broadcasting sector, issuing licences and monitoring compliance with national media laws. Through its various departments it coordinates communication strategies for other ministries and public institutions.

Its headquarters is situated in Myanmar, reflecting its national‑level mandate to serve the entire territory. As a cabinet‑level ministry it operates under the direct authority of the President and the Union Government, receiving budgetary allocations and policy direction from the executive branch. The organisation employs civil servants across administrative, technical and editorial divisions to fulfil its mandate. While specific staff numbers or budget figures are not disclosed in the available sources, its reach extends to all regions where state media is distributed.

Distinguishing attributes of the ministry include its dual role as both a promoter of government messaging and a regulator of the media environment, positioning it at the intersection of public communication and oversight. This dual function was highlighted in a 2015 cyber incident where malicious code was injected into the President’s official website, a digital asset linked to the ministry’s information infrastructure, leading to a watering hole attack that delivered the Evilgrab malware to visitors. The incident underscored the ministry’s exposure to sophisticated threats targeting its online presence and the sensitivity of the information it handles. Structurally, the ministry is a standalone government department without any publicly reported parent organisation or subsidiary entities.