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MDA wants $50,000.00 from Sam?
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Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
I see Singapore's media rating hitting the south pole.
I see Singapore's media rating hitting the south pole.
Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
The reserves must be really emptying fast... recently there's a plethora of schemes/scams to siphon more money from the people.
Though no names of websites are listed, I can see that this licensing scheme is targeted towards certain sites, including but not limited to TR Emeritus, Yawning Bread and TOC. Step out of line, and have your license revoked. Oldest trick in the book.
I believe this is the work of 'once in 50 years' Yaacob Ibrahim, the current Information minister. You would recall that he had once kept harping on an 'internet code of conduct'.
The reserves must be really emptying fast... recently there's a plethora of schemes/scams to siphon more money from the people.
Though no names of websites are listed, I can see that this licensing scheme is targeted towards certain sites, including but not limited to TR Emeritus, Yawning Bread and TOC. Step out of line, and have your license revoked. Oldest trick in the book.
I believe this is the work of 'once in 50 years' Yaacob Ibrahim, the current Information minister. You would recall that he had once kept harping on an 'internet code of conduct'.
Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
TOC is an interesting case. it is already gazetted right? whatever it means...
what is MDA gonna do with the money? make another bad video or sponsor another Ilo Ilo for Cannes?
[video=youtube;nngYqmulLJI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngYqmulLJI[/video]
TOC is an interesting case. it is already gazetted right? whatever it means...
what is MDA gonna do with the money? make another bad video or sponsor another Ilo Ilo for Cannes?
[video=youtube;nngYqmulLJI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nngYqmulLJI[/video]
Sam going to close down very soon... With so many ppl fark the government here, 50k not enough to pay the fine..
New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
Singapore | Updated today at 05:29 PM
By Tessa Wong
From June 1, websites that regularly report Singapore news and have significant reach will require individual licences to operate.
Currently, most websites are covered automatically under a class licence scheme. But the Media Development Authority (MDA) will require websites to be individually licensed once they meet two criteria.
These are: if they report an average of at least one article per week on Singapore's news and current affairs over a period of two months, and have at least 50,000 unique visitors from Singapore each month over a period of two months. The individual licenses have to be renewed every year.
Under the new framework, these sites must also put up a performance bond of $50,000, similar to that required for niche TV broadcasters.
New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
Singapore | Updated today at 05:29 PM
By Tessa Wong
From June 1, websites that regularly report Singapore news and have significant reach will require individual licences to operate.
Currently, most websites are covered automatically under a class licence scheme. But the Media Development Authority (MDA) will require websites to be individually licensed once they meet two criteria.
These are: if they report an average of at least one article per week on Singapore's news and current affairs over a period of two months, and have at least 50,000 unique visitors from Singapore each month over a period of two months. The individual licenses have to be renewed every year.
Under the new framework, these sites must also put up a performance bond of $50,000, similar to that required for niche TV broadcasters.
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Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
I think the target is yahoo.
But this ruling is damn stupid. It will also cover virtually all international news network like bbc, CNN and even Bloomberg.
Can argue that forums and blogs are not reporting, merely commenting on Singapore news.
I think the target is yahoo.
But this ruling is damn stupid. It will also cover virtually all international news network like bbc, CNN and even Bloomberg.
No problem. Can do away with local shitty news.
Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
Even china has more online freedom!
Song ah, this night just backfire spectacularly for white scums.
Even china has more online freedom!
Song ah, this night just backfire spectacularly for white scums.
Don't worry Bro Zhihau.. Let me remind you of your famous quote..
'' The Sammyboy Spirit Shall Prevail ''
Re: New licensing scheme for news websites that reach 50,000 people a month
They going check every website on this earth that has 50,000 'people' a month, just reading ONE report on SINgapore?? are we closing our doors to the outside world??
They going check every website on this earth that has 50,000 'people' a month, just reading ONE report on SINgapore?? are we closing our doors to the outside world??
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