DILI: Media outlets in Timor-Leste received letters to terminate advertising contracts from several government ministries in recent days, amid growing backlash from some members of the ruling government to speak to local media.

DILI:The President of the Republic will hear recommendations from the State Council before deciding to enact or veto the 2019 General State Budget, after receiving the budget law on 24 December.

The government’s proposed US$2132 million State budget gained 134 amendments in parliament before it was approved 40 votes in favour and 25 against on December 22.