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The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

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Date of certification

03/10/2025

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Media Outlet Mizzima Co. Ltd. Date of first publication 15/09/2025 Date of Latest Change 10/09/2025

5. Requirements on Owners’ Identity

The identity of owners shall be disclosed: including direct owners, indirect or beneficial owners, shareholders, indirect or beneficial shareholders. Information on any type of influence and/or conflict of interest should be provided and monitored internally. The information shall be updated on an annual basis and easy to access, preferably online. If the Outlet has no website, the information should be published or communicated clearly in all its publications or transmissions.

5.1. Names of Owners and Board Members

The names of direct, indirect, controlling or beneficial owners shall be disclosed. If any of these is also the beneficial owner of another company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sectors in which these other companies are operating shall also be indicated. The names of the members of supervisory structures, like the board, shall also be disclosed. If any of these persons is an active member of a political party or movement, holder of an elected office, or a candidate to a political election, the name of that party or movement shall be clearly stated.

What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?

Soe Myint

Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?

https://eng.mizzima.com/about-us

What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?

Mizzima used to maintain a supervisory board of directors, who met regularly. Following the 2021 coup this is no longer possible owing to security concerns of the individuals involved.

In its place the five Mizzima Executives comprise the supervisory board. This includes Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director Soe Myint, Managing Editor Sein Win, the Deputy Director in-charge of Broadcasting, the Deputy Director in-charge of HR, Admin, and Finance, and the Project Coordinator.

Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?

No

Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?

Yes

State here the names and main activities of those companies.

All Mizzima companies registered in other countries. This includes Mizzima companies (not media work) which are registered in Thailand, India, Cambodia, Singapore and the Czech Republic. The purpose of these companies is to promote solidarity and dialogue among Myanmar’s stakeholders, contribute to nation building, promote human rights, and provide for the professional training of Myanmar youth (including in the field of journalism).

What are the business sectors for the companies listed in the previous question?

Media, humanitarian work, training, and lobbying.

Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?

No

5.2. Contact Details of Direct and Indirect Owners

The contact details of direct and indirect owners shall be disclosed, preferably online, along with the contact details of the members of the board of directors.

What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?

Soe Myint, Managing Director and Editor In-Chief
Phone: +91-8826668863
Email – mizzima@mizzima.com and sm@mizzima.com

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?

Soe Myint, Managing Director and Editor In-Chief
Phone: +91-8826668863
Email – mizzima@mizzima.com and sm@mizzima.com

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

5.3. Names of Shareholders

The names of direct and beneficial majority or controlling shareholders shall be disclosed. If the shareholder is a company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sector in which this company is operating shall also be indicated.

What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)

Soe Myint

5.4. Percentage of Shareholdings

The percentage of the controlling shareholdings should be disclosed, regardless of the percentage.

List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.

Soe Myint - 100%

5.5. Exception for Member-owned Media Outlets

The names and contact information for all owners is not required to be disclosed, but it is required for the leadership, e. g. the Board of Directors according to clauses 5.1 and 5.2.

Is the Media Outlet member-owned?

No