Fiji, May 27 -- The Media Association of Tonga (MAT) has raised plans for a Media Complaints Council and stronger media standards during a meeting with Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua last Friday.

A meet and greet was held between the Prime Minister and the new MAT Executive President Katalina Tohi, attended by vice president Ramanlal Vallabh, Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) coordinator for Tonga Taina Kami Enoka, and Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet Paula Ma'u.

Among the issues discussed were the possible establishment of a Media Complaints Council, a Code of Ethics, Press Clubs and the potential use of a monitor during press conferences.

Meanwhile, MAT is also looking to strengthen its operations and media engage...