S’pore media review

(October 9, 2012) – A PANEL has been formed to examine Singapore’s fast-changing media landscape, in the light of developments such as Internet broadcasting services.

It is aiming to ensure that Singapore’s media policy and licensing framework remain relevant and adequate in the digital era.

Called the Media Convergence Review Panel, it will look into the impact digital media content regulation, piracy, copyright and licensing have on current policies and laws, said Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts.

While digital media content has led to innovative digital media services and products, it has also raised issues.

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