["Panorama" programme, moderated by Muntaha al-Ramahi, discusses resignation of Jordanian Royal Court Chief Basim Awadallah - live] Dubai Al-Arabiya Television in Arabic at 1945 gmt on 1 October carries within its "Panorama" programme a 20-minute discussion of the resignation of Jordan's Royal Court Chief Basim Awadallah.

Text of report in English by Yemeni newspaper Yemen Observer website on 3 June A shortwave radio broadcast has been broadcasting illegally in Sana'a by hijacking the 88.3 FM frequency.

Text of report by Sri Lankan-based Maldivian Minivan News website on 25 March The government today revealed the draft contract it will offer to private companies who wish to broadcast on FM radio. The contract was promised in February of this year.

Text of report by Bangladesh newspaper The Daily Star website on 16 March [Report by UNB news agency: "7 Private TV Channels Shut Down"] The government yesterday asked seven private television channels to immediately stop broadcasting for their alleged faulty inception.

Text of report in English by Malaysian news agency Bernama website Kuching, 20 February (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Information will set up a 24-hour radio news channel in Bahasa Malaysia and English, based on the "reality" concept, which will be on air within the next three months.