MDDI's response to PQ on Level of Expectation for Local Vernacular Print and Digital Media

Parliament Sitting on 11 November 2024

QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

*50. Ms Tin Pei Ling asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Ministry expects local vernacular print and digital media to continue projecting Singapore’s voice internationally; and (b) whether sufficient funding is available to support such initiatives.

Answer:

Our local vernacular print and digital media serve as important platforms to amplify Singapore’s perspectives in the international domain, and reflect our values and way of life to external audiences. This is in addition to their primary responsibility of providing timely and trusted information for all Singaporeans, catering especially to the needs of our vernacular communities.

As previously shared with members, Government funding is provided to support the vernacular capabilities of our Public Service Media entities, alongside other areas such as talent and technological development. In doing so, the Government works closely with both SPH Media and Mediacorp to ensure resources are put to good use.