Laws already exists to regulate news websites
The Media Development Authority (MDA) now requires annual licensing of news websites that fit certain criteria and a performance bond of $50,000 ("MDA rolls out licence scheme for news websites"; last Wednesday). We note that this approach to regulating information and discussion in cyberspace is similar to what has already...
Statement from Reporters Without Borders on MDA’s licensing
Reporters Without Borders is appalled to learn that Singapore’s leading news websites will have to apply to the city-state’s Media Development Authority (MDA) for a publishing licence. According to the MDA, which regulates the media, news websites with a Singaporean IP address and more than 50,000 visitors a month will have...
MDA clarifies its new website licensing rules
Much has been discussed about recent changes to the licensing framework for news sites and we thank you for your comments. We thought it would be useful to clear the air by highlighting some key facts of our current media regulations. 1. The licensing framework only applies to sites that focus on reporting Singapore news and...
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