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Source and Quantity of Non-Government Funding for SPH Media Trust

Debated in Parliament on 3 Apr 2024.

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Hazel Poa asked whether SPH Media Trust has raised funding from non-government sources and, if so, how much.
The Minister responded that government funding supports SMT's talent, technology, and vernacular capabilities.
SMT may independently raise funding from other sources based on its business decisions and operating needs.
Detailed financial information is available from ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority).

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Hazel Poa

#1

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether SPH Media Trust has raised funding from sources other than the Government and, if so, how much.

Mrs Josephine Teo

#2

Government funding provided to SPH Media Trust (SMT) is intended to support its talent, technology and vernacular capabilities. Outside of this, SMT may independently raise funding from other sources, based on its business decisions and operating needs. Information on SMT's finances can be obtained from ACRA.

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Hazel Poa asked whether SPH Media Trust has raised funding from non-government sources and, if so, how much.
The Minister responded that government funding supports SMT's talent, technology, and vernacular capabilities.
SMT may independently raise funding from other sources based on its business decisions and operating needs.
Detailed financial information is available from ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority).

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