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32067
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 06:52
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ABU TO BRIDGE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COUNTRIES
Nusa Dua, Nov 24 (ANTARA) - The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was expected to serve between the different cultures in the world, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
"The broadcasting industry is still considered to have a very high potential to change the society," Communications and Information Minister M. Nuh said in the 45th ABU general assembly opening session, adding that the broadcasting world therefore has a vast moral obligation.
"It is expected that ABU can serve as a bridge between the different cultures in the world," Nuh said.
The minister also said the broadcasting industry has the ability to reach the public. It is better to use it like using education.
As an international broadcasting organization, ABU is expected to serve as a cultural diplomatic means.
"Through the ABU, a country can send information and cultural messages to other contries," said Nuh.
Meanwhile, ABU President Datuk Rachman Hamid explained about the challanges facing ABU in the current global financial crisis.
The 45th ABU general assembly will be held on November 24 and 25, 2008 in Nusa Dua, Bali. About 500 delegates from 48 countries in the Asia-Pacific region will take part.
The general assembly had been preceded by meetings of the ABU techincal, sports and program commissions from November 19 to 22 followed by a tourist trip on November 23.
On November 24, a ceremony would take place for the presentation of an ABU Prize to the producers of the best programs in the fields of drama, infotainment, children and teenagers, news and documentaries.
ABU is a non-commercial organization grouping 170 broadcasting institutions in 53 countries.
"The broadcasting industry is still considered to have a very high potential to change the society," Communications and Information Minister M. Nuh said in the 45th ABU general assembly opening session, adding that the broadcasting world therefore has a vast moral obligation.
"It is expected that ABU can serve as a bridge between the different cultures in the world," Nuh said.
The minister also said the broadcasting industry has the ability to reach the public. It is better to use it like using education.
As an international broadcasting organization, ABU is expected to serve as a cultural diplomatic means.
"Through the ABU, a country can send information and cultural messages to other contries," said Nuh.
Meanwhile, ABU President Datuk Rachman Hamid explained about the challanges facing ABU in the current global financial crisis.
The 45th ABU general assembly will be held on November 24 and 25, 2008 in Nusa Dua, Bali. About 500 delegates from 48 countries in the Asia-Pacific region will take part.
The general assembly had been preceded by meetings of the ABU techincal, sports and program commissions from November 19 to 22 followed by a tourist trip on November 23.
On November 24, a ceremony would take place for the presentation of an ABU Prize to the producers of the best programs in the fields of drama, infotainment, children and teenagers, news and documentaries.
ABU is a non-commercial organization grouping 170 broadcasting institutions in 53 countries.
