Riding the Digital Wave –
Next Generation Media
Regulator
Michael Yap, Dy CEO
Media Development Authority

NGRegulator

Next Generation
Media Regulator
Enables Industry Growth
Embodies Social Aspirations
Embraces Industry

2008 Achievements
1.7mil 68
70% Over
Imported publications
Public Satisfaction
new TV &
335 New local publications
with
radio channels
content standards
187
M18
900 Films
Age Advisory &
16,000 Videos Video Games
Consultations
600 Games Classification launched With public
8 40% and industry
Commercial
7th
Reduction in Number of
Licences for Film &
and trial
FTA TV Channel - OKTO
Video industry
Digital TV Players

Emphasising Developmental
Policy – Enable Growth
1. Maximise Use of Broadcast Capacity
2. Facilitate Entry of Convergent Services
3. Promote Healthy Competition
FY09 Workplan Highlights:
• Spectrum Policy
• Digital Broadcasting
• Convergence Policy

Embodying Social Aspirations –
Co-Regulation, Classification
1. Enable Informed Choice and Co-Regulation
2. Engage with public and industry
FY09 Workplan Highlights:
• Harmonise Content Codes and Classification
• Community Engagement
Rebranding
Industry Co-regulation
of BFC
F11
Showcase
A day Informative &
Advisory with Interactive
Committees BFC Media Website
Fiesta Classification
Video
Public Consultation & Dialogue
Talks to Schools &
Parents

Engaging Seamlessly with You –
Quality Customer Service
1. One-Stop Seamless Service
2. “Wow-ing” YOU - towards 100%
Service Standard Delivery
3. Full consideration of industry feedback
& ensuring timely responses
FY09 Workplan Highlights:
• One-Stop Customised Services
• Project Care/100% - efficient
communication with YOU

Things to look out for
in 2009 …
Request for Concept on
new digital services
Addressing business needs - Review of TV/
NC16
ADs
M18
Radio Advertising & Sponsorship Codes
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Engagement with YOU
NC16
>Project Care
M18
>A Day with the BFC
>F11 showcase
New integrated website
for faster business transactions