Subtitles for All News Broadcast on Free-to-air TV Channels

Debated in Parliament on 2 Nov 2020.

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Ms Poh Li San inquired if subtitles will be provided for all news broadcasts on free-to-air TV channels and the timeline for their introduction.
S Iswaran confirmed that prime-time news bulletins on Mediacorp's free-to-air channels are already subtitled in the four official languages.
The government, with Mediacorp, will continue exploring technological solutions to expand subtitling progressively.
Subtitling is considered important for accessibility, especially for the elderly and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Efforts will focus on assessing practical solutions to enhance news accessibility across all broadcasts.

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Poh Li San

Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether subtitles will be included for all news broadcast on free-to-air TV channels and, if so, when can this be introduced.

S Iswaran

All prime-time news bulletins on Mediacorp's free-to-air TV Channels 5, 8, Suria and Vasantham are subtitled. These news bulletins are broadcast daily in the four official languages and enjoy the highest viewership. News is thus readily accessible to viewers in Singapore in their language of choice through free-to-air TV.

The Government recognises the importance of subtitles in enabling access to news and information for the elderly and hard-of-hearing. Together with Mediacorp, we will continue to explore options and assess technological solutions to build on our current efforts, and will progressively expand subtitling as practical solutions emerge.

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Ms Poh Li San inquired if subtitles will be provided for all news broadcasts on free-to-air TV channels and the timeline for their introduction.
S Iswaran confirmed that prime-time news bulletins on Mediacorp's free-to-air channels are already subtitled in the four official languages.
The government, with Mediacorp, will continue exploring technological solutions to expand subtitling progressively.
Subtitling is considered important for accessibility, especially for the elderly and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Efforts will focus on assessing practical solutions to enhance news accessibility across all broadcasts.

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Subtitles for All News Broadcast on Free-to-air TV Channels

Debated in Parliament on 2 Nov 2020.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms Poh Li San inquired if subtitles will be provided for all news broadcasts on free-to-air TV channels and the timeline for their introduction.
S Iswaran confirmed that prime-time news bulletins on Mediacorp's free-to-air channels are already subtitled in the four official languages.
The government, with Mediacorp, will continue exploring technological solutions to expand subtitling progressively.
Subtitling is considered important for accessibility, especially for the elderly and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Efforts will focus on assessing practical solutions to enhance news accessibility across all broadcasts.

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Poh Li San

Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether subtitles will be included for all news broadcast on free-to-air TV channels and, if so, when can this be introduced.

S Iswaran

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Ms Poh Li San inquired if subtitles will be provided for all news broadcasts on free-to-air TV channels and the timeline for their introduction.
S Iswaran confirmed that prime-time news bulletins on Mediacorp's free-to-air channels are already subtitled in the four official languages.
The government, with Mediacorp, will continue exploring technological solutions to expand subtitling progressively.
Subtitling is considered important for accessibility, especially for the elderly and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Efforts will focus on assessing practical solutions to enhance news accessibility across all broadcasts.

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Subtitles for All News Broadcast on Free-to-air TV Channels

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