International groups slam plans to cut broadcasting budget

By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter Add TT as Preferred Source The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Public Media Alliance issued statements urging the legislature to stop the proposed budget cuts to the Public Television Service (PTS) and Taiwan Plus, as the move could undermine their ability to serve the public.“RSF urges legislators to drop the proposed budget cuts to public broadcasters PTS and Taiwan Plus, which will only further weaken their ability to serve the public with reliable news,” it said. “In democracies, the public media are a crucial means for citizens to access accurate information from an independent outlet. They must be given sufficient resources to fulfil their mission, and their independence must be guaranteed.”The Public Media Alliance, of which PTS is a member,