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Speech by MOS Rahayu Mahzam at the Committee of Supply Debate 2026
Singapore's Minister of State for Digital Development and Information outlines the government's comprehensive strategy on online safety and digital literacy. Key initiatives include establishing the Online Safety Commission under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act to support victims of online harms; implementing age assurance measures for app stores and social media services; integrating AI literacy into school curricula through the Code for Fun programme; and providing targeted digital learning support for vulnerable groups including low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The government emphasizes a 'digital first, but not digital-only' approach to ensure inclusive development.
- Category
- AI Governance Frameworks
- Published / Updated
- 2026-03
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI)
- Lead ministry
- MDDI
Detailed Notes
Singapore's Minister of State for Digital Development and Information outlines the government's comprehensive strategy on online safety and digital literacy. Key initiatives include establishing the Online Safety Commission under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act to support victims of online harms; implementing age assurance measures for app stores and social media services; integrating AI literacy into school curricula through the Code for Fun programme; and providing targeted digital learning support for vulnerable groups including low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The government emphasizes a 'digital first, but not digital-only' approach to ensure inclusive development.
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