Today the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kydyrali met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum.
During the meeting, the minister informed about the ongoing reforms in the areas supervised by the ministry, including, in improving cooperation with international partners.
“Currently, the ministry has established relationship with international corporations such as TikTok, Meta, Tiji, and Nickelodeon. In addition, we actively invite international organizations to cooperate and discuss the development of draft laws and legislative acts," said the minister.
In turn, Ambassador Daniel Rosenblum recognized the work of the media industry in Kazakhstan. In addition, he shared his experience in the study of the Kazakh language and emphasized his interest in learning more about Kazakh history (anthropology).
During the meeting, the American side received answers to a number of questions supervised by the ministry.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their intention and desire to expand cooperation.
A republican referendum on the draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan" will be held on June 5 this year.
In this regard, the Ministry of Information and Social Development recalls that, according to paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the Law "On the Republican Referendum", any campaigning on the day preceding the referendum and on the day of the referendum is prohibited.
Thus, on June 4 and 5, 2022, it is prohibited to conduct referendum campaigning in the media, including on the Internet.
Based on the meaning and content of the concept of "campaigning", materials that encourage voters to vote "for" or "against" the issue submitted to the referendum will be considered as campaigning materials.
Moreover, in this case, both individuals and legal entities who committed this violation, including users of social networks, can be brought to administrative responsibility.
Campaign materials previously posted on Internet resources may remain in the same places, their output to the main page of the site is prohibited.
Also, previously posted information materials of an explanatory nature about the date, conditions of conduct of the referendum, voting procedure, including advertising banners, counting of days before the referendum on Internet resources and TV channels, etc., may remain in the same places.
The Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the placement of a state order for the implementation of the state information policy at the republican level among periodicals (newspapers and magazines), Internet resources and television and radio channels.
Envelopes with applications for participation in the order are sent to the address: Nur-Sultan, Mangilik El Ave., 8, Ministry House, entrance 14, Office of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 17:00 on June 16, 2022.
Envelopes with applications for participation in the order will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on 17 June 2022 by following address: Nur-Sultan, Mangilik El Ave., 8, Ministry House, entrance 14, office 739.
On May 30, 2022, a meeting was held in an online format between the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and representatives of the «Meta» company.
Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Umarov announced the main novelties adopted within the framework of the Law signed by the Head of State in May this year "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the protection of children's rights, education, information and informatization".
In the context of the adopted changes in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan concerning the activities of online platforms, issues of further development of cooperation, joint measures to counter cyberbullying, the spread of fake and fraudulent content were discussed.
The Regional Managing Director for Public Relations at «Meta», George Chen, positively assessed the degree of open and direct interaction with the Republic of Kazakhstan on regulatory issues and confirmed his readiness to act as an authorized representative of «Meta» to interact with the Ministry of Information and Social Development in terms of online security and other regulatory issues.
The parties expressed their readiness to continue fruitful cooperation, taking into account compliance with the requirements of universally recognized international documents in the field of human rights, freedom of speech and expression, including on the Internet.
George Chen spoke about the measures taken by «Meta» to combat the spread of false information and illegal content on the Internet, including using machine learning technologies and involving independent fact checkers.
During the meeting, representatives of the «Meta» company, at the request of Minister A.Umarov, shared the company's new plans and prospects for the development of the «Metaverse» project. Mr. Chen suggested that in the future, the parties could explore the possibility of holding virtual online meetings using Horizon Workrooms, a metaverse application developed by «Meta» for conferences and online workplaces.
At the end of the meeting, Minister A.Umarov invited «Meta» to take part in the annual international conference "Astana Media Week" to demonstrate the company's advanced developments in the field of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Mr. Chen, in turn, invited Minister A. Umarov to visit the headquarters of «Met»a in Silicon Valley, USA, at a convenient time.
Today, on May 26, the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Umarov met with the Chairman of the Board of the Korean company "Big ocean entertainment" Hwang Dong Seob.
«Big ocean Entertainment» is the largest producer of TV series, movies and music content. The company also produces entertainment shows.
During the conversation, the Minister briefly acquainted the guests with the activities of the department, and also noted that Kazakhstan and Korea continue to build friendly relations, which this year marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The sphere of animation is developing in Kazakhstan, in particular the production of animated cartoons for children. In this regard, the Korean side was invited to study Kazakhstan's experience; to consider the possibility of exchanging experience in the production of animated content and TV series; as well as to participate in professional development of specialists and organization of master classes in an Animation School for children.
Creative Director of the TV and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan Nurlan Koyanbayev also took part in the meeting. He expressed gratitude to the department for organizing this bilateral meeting; and noted the importance of implementing joint TV projects with the Korean side.
In turn, Hwang Dong Seob noted the interest of «Big ocean Entertainment» in creating a remake of one of the popular South Korean dramas in Kazakhstan and joint filming of a youth series in Kazakhstan.
Thus, Minister A.Umarov expressed interest in gaining the experience of the Republic of Korea in the development of the creative economy and cooperation in this area.
Following the meeting, the parties expressed their intentions to strengthen mutually beneficial relations.
The Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State on the revision of media legislation on the initiative of non-governmental organizations of the industry and the journalistic community, approved the composition of the working group.
The working group included representatives of non-governmental organizations, TV channels, print media, Internet resources and advertising agencies. (The composition of the working group: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qogam/documents/details/310396 ?lang=ru )
The Working Group plans to consider the proposals sent by citizens and organizations, as well as to revise the current norms.
In addition, all interested persons can send their suggestions by email a.mukazhan@qogam.gov.kz or by calling +77172744582 for consideration and discussion during the meeting of the working groups.
The Ministry additionally receives proposals with candidates for inclusion in the working group.
The Department is considering all these proposals and, if necessary, these candidates will be invited to the meetings of the working group for direct participation.
Today, the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Umarov congratulated the first graduates of the media school of the TV and Radio Corporation "Kazakhstan" on the successful completion of their studies and presented the graduates with certificates.
At the award ceremony, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the staff of JSC "RTRC" Kazakhstan" for the work done to train students of the media school.
"Other domestic mass media should also gain experience in training young specialists, give them the opportunity for internships during their studies and help them delve into the profession faster," said Askar Umarov .
In return, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "RTRC" Kazakhstan" Lyazzat Tanysbay noted that the main goal of the media school is to share experience, knowledge and lay a tradition of continuity of generations.
- «RTRC «Kazakhstan» will continue the work of the media school for television specialists on a permanent basis. Kazakhstan Corporation, as the country's largest media, is ready to support young professionals who are just starting their careers," Lyazzat Muratovna noted.
The first training course of the media school, created on the initiative of the Chairman of the Board of JSC "RTRC" Kazakhstan" Lyazzat Tanysbay, started in November last year.
The media school received about 150 applications from students of the III-IV courses of the country's universities, studying journalism, film and television, directing. 30 students were selected .
For six months, they were trained in creative and technical areas on a free basis by specialists of the TV channels "Qazaqstan", "Qazsport", "Abai TV", "Balapan" and LLP "Kazakh radio" of the TV and radio corporation "Kazakhstan". To this day, 49 qualified specialists of the corporation have shared their experience with students.
The main opportunity of the media school is that along with practical experience, the best students of the media school can start their first career in the TV and radio corporation "Kazakhstan".
Thus, following the results of the first year of study, students of the media school: Gulzada Abylkayyrova, Maralbai Sandugash, Aliya Tugelbai, Alimkhan Azhar, Madina Kamzina, Aina Alpysbai, Yerbolat Aybota were hired as editors of the television programs "Tansholpan", "1001 tun", "Teledariger", etc.
In addition, a number of graduates of the media school are listed in the personnel reserve of the corporation.
In the future, this practice will be continued.
The Commission on the Development of Broadcasting under the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan summed up the results of the competition on the distribution of frequency bands, radio frequencies (radio frequency channels) for the purposes of broadcasting.
Admitted applicants for participation in the Competition:
1) LLP «Bailyk innovation»;
2) LLP «Radio-102»;
3) LLP «ENSO Media Production»;
4) LLP «TV and radio company «SHAHAR»;
5) IE «Safiyulin N.B.».
According to paragraph 24 of the Rules, the Competition for following radio frequencies is recognized as invalid:
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№ |
Name of the settlement, city, city of republican significance |
Frequency ratings, MHz |
Reason |
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1. |
v. Turar Ryskulov, Turkestan Region |
102,3 |
No applications |
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2. |
v. Ulutay, Karaganda region |
104,4 |
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3. |
v. Kensai, Turkestan Region |
105,7 |
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4. |
v. Shardara, Turkestan Region |
99,7 |
|
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5. |
v. Akkum, Turkestan Region |
91,7 |
|
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6. |
v. Abai, Turkestan Region |
102,9 |
|
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7. |
v. Bozai, Turkestan Region |
104,6 |
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8. |
c. Ayagoz , East Kazakhstan region |
101,4 |
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9. |
c. Karatau, Zhambyl region |
101,5 |
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10. |
v. Ulken Sulutor, Zhambyl Region |
104,3 |
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11. |
c. Inderbor, Atyrau region |
107,4 |
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12. |
c. Aral, Kyzylorda region |
105,6 |
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13. |
v. Ruzayevka, North Kazakhstan region |
105,6 |
Recommendations of the Commission on the allocation of frequency bands, radio frequencies (radio frequency channels) for broadcasting purposes, taking into account the following voting results:
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№ |
Name of the settlement, city, city of republican significance |
Наименование претендентов |
Frequency ratings, MHz |
Votes |
ПОБЕДИТЕЛЬ |
|
1 |
c. Nur-Sultan |
1) LLP «enso media production», |
100 |
6 |
ТОО «enso media production» |
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2) LLP «Bailyk innivation» |
0 |
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3) «TV and radio company «Shahar» |
3 |
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4) LLP «Radio 102» |
1 |
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2 |
c. Almaty |
1) LLP «enso media production» |
97,7 |
7 |
ТОО «enso media production»
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2) LLP «Bailyk innovation» |
1 |
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3) LLP «Radio 102» |
2 |
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Karaganda region
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3 |
c. Priozersk |
IE «Safiyulin N.B.» |
102,3 |
10 |
ИП «Сафиюлин Н.Б.» |
On May 20, 2022 at 15.00 the Commission performed the procedure of opening envelopes with competitive applications for participation in the competition for the formation of a list of TV and radio channels of free access at the address: Nur-Sultan. Mangilik el str. 8, building "House of Ministries", office 745.
The envelopes were opened in full–time and online format via the ZOOM platform, the total number of participants who expressed a desire from applicants was 60.
On May 20 2022 at 15.00 the Commission for the Development of Broadcasting carried out the procedure of opening envelopes with competitive applications for participation in the competition for the formation of a list of TV and radio channels of free access at the address: Nur-Sultan. Mangilik el str. 8, building "House of Ministries", office 745.
The envelopes were opened in face–to-face and online format via the ZOOM platform, the total number of participants who expressed a desire from applicants was 21.