MCI response to PQ on regulations to prevent media firms from shutting down services in SG

05 APR 2021

Parliament Sitting on 5 April 2021

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

30. Mr Lim Biow Chuan: To ask the Minister for Communications and Information whether there are any regulations to prevent media giants like Google, Facebook and Twitter from shutting down their services in Singapore.

Answer:

  1. There are currently no regulations preventing companies like Google, Facebook or Twitter from shutting down their services in Singapore. 

  2. MCI is closely monitoring global regulatory developments, and will review our policies and regulations if and when needed.