Ministry of Communications and Information

The Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill was passed on 7 May 2024 in Parliament. This marks the first amendment to the Cybersecurity Act since it was introduced in 2018. Much has changed since then in the technological and business landscape, as well as the cyber threat landscape. The changes to the Cybersecurity Act will allow the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to better secure important computer systems. 

Ready to upskill with funding support from the Translation Talent Development Scheme (#TTDS)? Visit www.mci.gov.sg/ttds to find out more and apply!  #TranslationTalent #LifelongLearning 

Read the full consultation paper and share your feedback here by 22 April 2024: https://lnkd.in/gFFxJMps

Applications for the Translation Talent Development Scheme (#TTDS) 2024 are open from 1 April to 30 June 2024! If you are a translation and interpretation practitioner in the private sector looking to upskill, visit www.mci.gov.sg/ttds to learn about the award. #TranslationTalent

SMS Kiat How Tan recently announced the launch of the National Translation Committee’s (NTC) 10th Anniversary celebrations.      In celebration of this milestone, NTC will be hosting a series of events throughout 2024 under the theme of “Connecting Communities through Translation – Past, Present and Future”. The key highlight will be the NTC 10th Anniversary Conference which is open to all public and will be held on 15 November 2024.    Stay tuned for more information and join us in celebrating NTC’s 10th anniversary!

Congratulations, CNA, on your 25th anniversary! Local media outlets like CNA play a role in telling our Singapore stories while offering different points of views. This keeps our society together, strong and united. They also help to tackle misinformation and falsehoods, which are quite rife on the Internet, with rigorous and robust fact-checking for their news reporting. Let's continue to support our local media, as they continue to transform digitally, and deliver trusted, compelling, and relevant programming. Watch DPM Lawrence Wong's speech for more: https://lnkd.in/dmT8d7qN

The Minister for Communications and Information has appointed Mr Russell Tham, Head, Emerging Technologies, Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, as Chairman of the IMDA Board with effect from 15 March 2024. Mr Tham succeeds Mr Chan Yeng Kit, who steps down as Chairman after nine years.   Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gEaUpgxY

Happy International Women’s Day! We celebrate this day by hearing from three inspiring Women In Tech, who shared their challenges, experiences, and invaluable advice. Whether you’re an aspiring girl in tech or starting out in your career, find out more about the SG Women In Tech community and connect with like-minded individuals here: https://lnkd.in/gFHjm36 Big Thanks to Wan Sie LEE, Liyana Fauzi, and Siu Min Ang! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #SGWomenInTech

FINAL CALL FOR ALL STUDENTS! Keen to pursue a future career in government communications or translation? With an #MCIScholarship, you will be the voice connecting the Government and citizens – from developing strategies to communicate policies, to keeping Singaporeans engaged on national issues and helping them understand how they will benefit from government initiatives and more! Don't miss out on your chance to pursue your dreams and unleash your potential. Submit your application for the #MCIScholarship to discover #YourWindowToMore opportunities and make a difference! Find out more about scholarships in MCI: https://lnkd.in/gwqAGtdt