Sustainability of Local Print News Industry amidst Shift Towards Digital News

20 Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether the Government has any plans to ensure the sustainability of our local print news industry amidst the shift towards digital news and increased competition from international news brands.

21 Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo asked the Minister for Communications and Information (a) what has been the impact of changes in the overall media landscape on our local print news industry; and (b) what will the Government do to support our local print news industry.

The Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information (Dr Janil Puthucheary) (for the Minister for Communications and Information): Mr Deputy Speaker, on behalf of Minister Iswaran, can we seek your permission to address Question Nos 20 and 21 in a Ministerial Statement to be delivered by Minister Iswaran later today, please.

Mr Deputy Speaker: I give my consent. That leads us on to Question No 22, Mr Murali Pillai.