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Who We Are
Who We Are

The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore. MCI’s mission is to connect our people to community, government and opportunity, enabled by trustworthy infrastructure and technology.
- About Us
  
  About Us
  At MCI, we work closely with our agencies to deliver our vision of an engaged and connected Singapore.
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- Agencies
  
  Agencies
  The agencies under MCI family include:
  
  Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
  
  Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
  
  National Library Board (NLB)
  
  Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
  
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MCI Portfolios
MCI Portfolios

The agencies under MCI are Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), National Library Board (NLB) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).
- Cyber Security
  
  Cyber Security
  MCI and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) work with government agencies and private organisations to build resilient infrastructure, create a safe cyberspace, develop a vibrant cyber ecosystem and strengthen international partnerships.
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- Digital Defence
  
  Digital Defence
  Digital Defence is one of the six pillars of Total Defence to guard against threats from the digital domain.
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- Digital Readiness
  
  Digital Readiness
  Comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors, the digital readiness initiative aim to develop strategies and principles for building digital readiness for Singaporeans, with a particular emphasis on those who might be at risk of being excluded from opportunities in the digital future.
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- Infocomm Media
  
  Infocomm Media
  The convergence of infocomm and media has changed the way the infocomm and media sector is organised. MCI and IMDA work together to ensure our businesses and people seize opportunities in the infocomm and media sector and that the regulatory environment keep pace with the developments, remain conducive for businesses and protect consumers’ interest.
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- Libraries
  
  Libraries
  The National Library Board (NLB) runs 26 public libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore (NAS) to serve all residents in Singapore.
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- Personal Data
  
  Personal Data
  MCI, through the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) in IMDA, oversees and crafts policies to strengthen Singapore’s personal data protection regime. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of data protection among Singaporeans and assist businesses in building up their data protection capacity.
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- Public Comms
  
  Public Comms
  MCI plays an important role in public communications. Through listening to citizens and explaining the government policies, MCI ensures that Singaporeans are heard, connected and engaged as citizens of Singapore.
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Careers & Schemes
Careers & Schemes

MCI provides the edge that Singapore needs to excel in the new economy by facilitating effective communication in a dynamic environment and diverse culture.
- Careers
  
  Careers
  As a part of MCI, you will play a key role in remaking Singapore. We work towards our vision by formulating policies to develop and promote Singapore’s infocomm and media sectors. We also foster greater understanding between the Government, Singaporeans and stakeholders by facilitating effective public communications.
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- Job Vacancies
  
  Job Vacancies
  We are looking for candidates to join us.
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- Scholarship
  
  Scholarship
  MCI offers scholarships to candidates with a passion for government communications work. Upon graduation, scholars can look forward to a rewarding and challenging career spanning various portfolios and responsibilities, as well as a comprehensive development plan comprising professional and leadership training, secondments and attachments to other ministries and external agencies.
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- Grants & Awards
  
  Translation Talent Development Scheme
  
  Translation Talent Development Scheme
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  Community-in-Translation Events Grant
  
  Community-in-Translation Events Grant
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Public Consultation
Public Consultation

We want your feedback on our policies. Participate in the public consultation here.
- Open Consultation
  
  Open Consultation
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- Archive
  
  Archive
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Media Centre
Media Centre

Our Media Centre provides up-to-date information, announcements and profile stories of our stakeholders and partners.
- Pressroom
  
  Pressroom
  Here are our latest speeches, press releases, announcements on programmes, and initiatives and responses to parliamentary questions.
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- Stories
  
  Stories
  Be updated on the latest happenings about MCI, our agencies and stakeholders.
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Parliament
Parliament

Parliament proceedings are live-streamed on MCI Singapore YouTube channel.
- Live-stream
  
  Live-stream
  
  Live-stream of Parliament proceedings.
  
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Reporting in SG
Reporting in SG
- Setting Up Shop
  
  Establishing a news bureau
  
  Establishing a news bureau
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- Working in Singapore
  
  Work Passes
  
  Work Passes
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- Get Accredited
  
  Press Accreditation
  
  Press Accreditation
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- Get Help
  
  MCI Duty Desk
  
  MCI Duty Desk
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- Useful Information
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Entry requirements
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  Customs formalities
  
  Customs formalities
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  Government Directory
  
  Government Directory
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  Media Associations
  
  Media Associations
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  Regulation of the media sector
  
  Regulation of the media sector
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  General information on taxes
  
  General information on taxes
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Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS)

The Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS) is an initiative by the National Translation Committee (NTC) under the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to support Singaporean translation and interpretation (T&I) practitioners from the private sector in deepening their skills. Awarded recipients can receive up to S$10,000 to upskill. This can be used to offset 90 per cent of the expenses incurred in their participation of capability development programme(s) related to translation, interpretation and/or languages in Singapore and overseas.

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Community-in-Translation Events Grant

The Community-in-Translation Events Grant (CiTEG) provides funding support for ground-up events with a strong translation element.

Interested applicants can submit applications for funding to defray expenses in organising translation-focused events featuring English, Chinese, Malay and/or Tamil.

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Overview and Eligibility Criteria

Who is the grant for?

The Community-in-Translation Events Grant (CiTEG) provides funding support for community-driven events with a strong translation element. We welcome applications from both individuals and organisations, including schools and other educational institutions.

What types of events does the grant support?

Interested applicants can submit applications for translation-focused events featuring at least two of the following languages: English, Chinese, Malay and/or Tamil.

The event(s) may be held physically and/or online, including but not limited to the following:

competitions
exhibitions
seminars
talks
workshops
any other translation-focused activities

The grant does not cover the publishing of standalone translated materials, such as books. However, we welcome applications for events related to the published product.

How does it work?

The grant can be used to offset approved actual expenses incurred in the organisation of the event, subject to a cap of S$10,000 per application.

The approved amount of funding for each application will depend on the evaluation outcome and recommendation put forth by the CiTEG Evaluation Panel, as well as the availability of funds.

Funds for successful applicants will be reimbursed after the completion of the event, based on actual expenses incurred. Successful applicants are required to submit all relevant invoices and post-event report within 60 days of the end of the event, for records and verification.

How will applications be assessed?

Applications will be assessed based on the relevance, impact, outreach, publicity and cost-effectiveness and proposed implementation of the event, as well as the track record of the Applicant (individual/organisation). The event should have a strong translation element and contribute to promoting or raising translation standards in Singapore.