Singapore lifts cap on dialect film screenings from September
What's new: Films will need a Mandarin-dubbed version and Chinese subtitles, while pay-TV dialect limits will also be removed.
The Straits Times, The Business Times (Singapore) +1
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#Ministry Of Digital Development and Information
GovTech cuts 93 jobs in first phase of 2-year workforce overhaul
What's new: 42% of those laid off were in their 40s, while GovTech expects about 300 roles to be affected over two years.
Channel News Asia, The Straits Times +1
Singapore may block under-18s from unsafe social media platforms
What's next: Singapore is weighing age-tiered access and design rules, including curbs on autoplay and contact with strangers.
Singapore eases Teochew film screenings after 'Dear You' backlash
What's new: Officials signaled a more flexible approach to dialect-film approvals as Teochew screenings sold out within hours.
Channel News Asia, The Straits Times +1
Singapore eases stance on dialect films after 'Dear You' backlash
What's new: Authorities backed 8 more Teochew screenings on top of 10 initial showings and left the door open to additional runs.
The Straits Times, Mothership +1