mda.gov.sg
is the Web site of the new Media Development Authority, formed by the
merger of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA), the Films and
Publications Department (FPD) and the Singapore Film Commission (SFC).
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"...
"In recommending the areas for further
improvement, PACE noted that vacant timeslots left when a
programme series ends are still repeatedly filled with the same
type of slapstick programming like Mr Bean and Just for Laughs...
"The Committee applauded MediaCorp TV
for working with schools to involve youths in the revamped debate
programme The Arena. However, the Committee noted that there is
still a lack of quality programmes that address the issues which
youths face, and those that cater to children aged eight to 12
years old...
"Recommendations from the Committee
included a clear distinction between 'live talk' on air and
advertisements, as well as longer stretches of music play with
interruptions only for informative commentaries..."
"Subscribers who opt for the Set-Top Box with
recording function can pause, rewind and record live
TV programmes so that they no longer have to miss
anything.
"The mio
TV website allows subscribers to programme their
recordings even when they are not at home, and an
upcoming service that will enable them to do it via
their mobile phones..."
'The Media
Development Authority (MDA) has informed MediaCorp
Radio that it will be fined $15,000 for breaching the
Radio Programme Code when it broadcast exploitative
and inappropriate content in its programme “No Bra
Days with the Muttons” from 14 – 16 March 2007...'
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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