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     2007

 

MediaCorp Radio settles fine for breaching the Radio Programme Code

MediaCorp Radio has paid a $5,000 fine imposed by the Media Development Authority (MDA) for airing a discussion on a sex-related topic during Class 95FM's "The Morning Express" programme in August this year.
The programme, aired between 7am to 8am on 21 August 2007, contained a prolonged discussion between the DJs on "whether men and women should make noise during sex" and "whether noisy men turn women off"...

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Review of the Singapore media industry

Early last year, MDA worked with industry players to successfully kick-off a series of trials on High Definition TV. Today, HDTV is available to Singapore households over free-to-air, cable and Internet Protocol or IPTV.
We view the delivery of digital TV services to mobile devices as a promising new way to deliver media services to consumers anytime, anywhere. Hence, MDA has proposed a policy framework to enable the early deployment of commercial mobile broadcasting...

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The Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media on Society formed

"A new Council, The Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media on Society (AIMS), will be formed on 1 April 2007 by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA), to study the far-reaching social, ethical, legal and regulatory implications of a rapidly growing Interactive and Digital Media (IDM) sector..."

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     2006

     - First-time writers and illustrators publishing initiative

 

Key developments in the Singapore media industry

Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts

"The terrestrial and cable trials have kicked off, making Singapore the first in Southeast Asia to launch HDTV public trials.

"In tandem with the launch, MDA is leading a drive to promote the development of local HD content and speed up nationwide adoption and deployment of HD technology..."

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     - Singapore withdraws circulation approval for Far Eastern Economic Review

     - Circulation Of Foreign Newspapers In Singapore

 

Government launches 10-year infocomm masterplan

THE GOALS – BY 2015, SINGAPORE WILL…

Create 80,000 additional jobs

Have 90 per cent homes using broadband

Achieve 100 per cent computer ownership for all homes with school-going children...

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     - SPH's free Chinese newspaper hits the streets

     - High Definition Television trials start in June 2006

     - SPH to launch Singapore's first free Chinese newspaper in June 2006

     2005

     - Press Freedom and Good Governance

 

      - The Straits Times turns 160

 

     - Morning Express ending successful run on radio on 14 Jan 2005?

 

Hello 2005; Goodbye Streats

"As we bid a warm welcome to 2005, we also find ourselves saying goodbye to a good read - Streats newspaper. The last issue of Streats appeared yesterday. So, from today, there will be no more Streats in the streets. And, there will be no more Streats to greet us at MRT stations in the early morning rush-hours and at lunchtime..."

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      2004

     - MDA approves MediaCorp, SPH merged mass-market TV operations

 

Copyright (Amendment) Bill

Changes At A Glance

New Right of Communication for works

New Rights for Producers of Sound Recordings

New Rights for Performers

Removal and alteration of rights management information

Technological Measures protecting Copyrighted Works

Stronger Enforcement Measures

Criminal Liability for wilful infringement of copyright

 

 

     - MediaCorp & SPH merge their TV and free newspaper operations

 

SingTel sells stake in Today newspaper

SingTel sold its entire 28.51-per-cent stake in MediaCorp Press to broadcaster MediaCorp for S$13.66 million. MediaCorp said it had initiated the sale, which makes it the sole owner of Today.

Source: Straits Times 16 Sep 2004 (H3)

 

 

 


 


 


 


     - Copyright-based industries boost Singapore's economy

 


     - Sex and the City coming to Singapore in July 2004

 


 

Weekend Today gets facelift from 5 Jun 2004

 

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