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Ministry of Digital Development and Information

No smartphone use in secondary schools from 2026, including during recess and CCAs

ST20230922_202339766261 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of a student using her mobile phone/ handphone on the train on Sept 22, 2023.
ST20230922_202339766261 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of a student using her mobile phone/ handphone on the train on Sept 22, 2023.

‘Nearest to a nervous breakdown’: Kwa Geok Choo on Lee Kuan Yew’s anguish after Malaysia separation

CMG20251126-Darwis01 陈渊庄/ 许翔宇/ The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition [NLB]***** Documents never seen before will be on exhibition to the public starting 8 December 2025 at the National Library. Plenty of other documents not allowed to be photographed will only be able to be photographed on 7 December.Members of the media watching a 22 minutes video titled "ROOM, where it all began"
CMG20251126-Darwis01 陈渊庄/ 许翔宇/ The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition [NLB]***** Documents never seen before will be on exhibition to the public starting 8 December 2025 at the National Library. Plenty of other documents not allowed to be photographed will only be able to be photographed on 7 December.Members of the media watching a 22 minutes video titled "ROOM, where it all began"

Open for booking: SG60 exhibition to showcase artefacts related to separation from Malaysia for first time

While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

S’pore orders access to MalaysiaNow to be blocked after website fails to comply with Pofma direction

The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.
The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.

More than $16 million awarded to 18 projects to grow Singapore’s cyber-security ecosystem

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How delivering his opening address during the CSA CyberSG Innovation Day at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 14.
Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How delivering his opening address during the CSA CyberSG Innovation Day at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 14.

Proposed WP amendments to new online harms Bill come under intense debate in Parliament

One of the proposed amendments include how online material should not be considered harassment, if it is a fair comment on a matter of public interest.
One of the proposed amendments include how online material should not be considered harassment, if it is a fair comment on a matter of public interest.

Singapore Parliament passes online harms Bill after more than eight hours of debate

MPs spoke intensely on issues ranging from remedies for victims who are minors to the risk of government agency’s powers being an overreach.
MPs spoke intensely on issues ranging from remedies for victims who are minors to the risk of government agency’s powers being an overreach.

New resources launched to help parents guide children’s digital habits

Parenting in the digital age is a focal point of this year’s Digital for Life Festival.
Parenting in the digital age is a focal point of this year’s Digital for Life Festival.

Online Safety Commission: A watchdog with teeth to protect victims  

The Online Safety Commission is aimed at providing swifter redress to victims of online harm.
The Online Safety Commission is aimed at providing swifter redress to victims of online harm.

Victims of online harms will be able to get quick redress under new law proposed

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