COS 2023

Empowering Singaporeans to Thrive in Our Digital Future

Digital technologies have become an essential part of our everyday lives. The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is committed to strengthening our digital social compact by keeping people at the core of its efforts.

At the Committee of Supply 2023 debates, MCI outlined our plans to create a safe and inclusive digital society for all Singaporeans. Through the development of our digital infrastructure and providing Singaporeans with access to tools to navigate the digital world, we hope to empower everyone to thrive in our shared digital future.

Trust & Safety: Helping Singaporeans Go Online with Confidence

As Singapore strives towards our digitalisation ambitions, we need an environment that is trusted and safe to live, work and play in. To realise this, we will need to ensure digital inclusion even as we keep the online space a safe platform for everyone.

Factsheet on Empowering Singaporeans: New DigitalAccess@Home Scheme to Strengthen Digital Inclusion

Speech by Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information

Building Foundations for Our Digital Future

A core aspect of MCI’s work is laying the foundations for Singapore’s digital future and to continually adapt to evolving technology and needs.

To do these, we will continue to invest in our digital infrastructure to power digital offerings and build strong research and innovation capabilities that will create new value from emerging technologies.

Factsheet on Building the Foundations for Our Digital Future: Next-Generation Infrastructure and Research & Innovation

Speech by Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information

Thriving Businesses and Citizens: Opportunities for All

Amidst global macroeconomic headwinds, MCI strives to equip our enterprises and Singaporeans with a competitive edge in the digital world. 

To achieve this, we will support our enterprises in digital transformation and empower Singaporeans with skills to seize opportunities within the digital domain. 

Factsheet on Empowering Our Businesses and Individuals in a Digital World

Speech by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information

Note: 2023 Committee of Supply Debate was taken by the then-MCI.