Ministry of Digital Development and Information

David Koh, Singapore’s first cybersecurity chief, retires on July 1

David Koh has spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened Singapore’s national cybersecurity framework since he became CSA chief executive in April 2015.

S’pore launches nationwide movement to help families foster healthy digital habits

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched Screen Smart from the Start, a national movement to help families foster healthy digital habits from young.

OpenAI commits $300m to boost AI skills, offer tools and solutions for businesses in Singapore

(From left) Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Mr Chng Kai Fong, MDDI Permanent Secretary (Digital Development and Information), Ms Denise Dresser OpenAI chief revenue officer, and Ms Sandy Kunvatanagarn, head of public policy, SEA, OpenAI, during the MDDI-OpenAI MOU signing on May 20.

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S’pore should be enabler of AI solutions at scale, not compete on building frontier models: Committee

The committee noted that AI should be integrated across firms’ operations and workforce capabilities.

Beyond social media bans: Building a safer digital world for children

Singapore wants to make social media platforms safe for children all the way up to the age of 18, says the writer who is Minister for Digital Development and Information.

Chiefs of financial institutions met MAS to discuss measures against new AI threats

“These attacks are faster, more scalable, and significantly more sophisticated,” said Senior Minister of State of Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How.

S’pore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids

The primary concern with direct messaging is that unauthorised accounts can target children and teens with sexual grooming, bullying or inappropriate content.

Govt to continue working with public service media to counter misinformation, maintain reach

In its latest Digital News Report released in June 2025, the Reuters Institute found that mainstream media outlets remained the most trusted news brands in Singapore, with The Straits Times coming out on top.

Lorong AI: Collaborative hub sets blueprint for Singapore’s future AI park in one-north

Set up in January 2025, Lorong AI serves as a hub for practitioners across industry, research, and government to network and exchange ideas.

S’pore’s public accounts watchdog stresses importance of modernising public sector IT systems

In a Feb 10 report, the Public Accounts Committee also highlighted recurring lapses in procurement and contract management, as well as the need to strengthen supervisory oversight.

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