Kazakh Culture Minister Balayeva urges journalists to follow professional ethics

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Kazakh Culture Minister Balayeva urges journalists to follow professional ethics

Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva on August 30 called on journalists to adhere to professional ethics after what she described as inappropriate comments and bullying against some Kurultai deputies over housing issues. She clarified that housing for media workers is allocated only to those without property, under current rules. Balayeva also said state officials and Kurultai deputies should provide necessary explanations to media inquiries.

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Aida Balayeva, Kazakhstan's Minister of Culture and Information, made the statement on August 30, 2026.
Balayeva said housing for media workers is now allocated only to those without property, under current rules.
She cited subparagraph 8 of paragraph 4 of Article 26 of Kazakhstan's Law on Mass Media, which makes compliance with professional ethics a journalist's duty.
Balayeva said state officials and Kurultai deputies should provide necessary explanations to media inquiries to avoid misunderstandings.

Housing Allocation Rules

Balayeva explained that in the early years, apartments were provided to journalists based on lists compiled by editorial offices. In subsequent years and up to the present, apartments are issued in accordance with housing provision rules and only to media workers who do not own real estate. She noted that the Head of State has been systematically addressing housing issues for workers in culture and media.

Ethics and Legal Obligations

Balayeva reminded journalists that professional ethics is one of the most important criteria for professional work. She stated that persecution, personal attacks, manipulation, and provocation for sensational headlines do not befit a professional journalist. She cited subparagraph 8 of paragraph 4 of Article 26 of the Law on Mass Media, which obliges journalists to comply with professional ethics norms. Balayeva called on journalists to observe not only accreditation rules and event regulations but also professional ethics requirements.

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Kazakh Culture Minister Balayeva urges journalists to follow professional ethics

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