MDDI's Response to PQ on Assessing Media Literacy Among Singaporeans Including Ability to Identify Misinformation and Disinformation

Parliament Sitting on 8 September 2026

Question for Oral Answer

*30. Assoc Prof Terence Ho asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Government conducts regular surveys to assess media literacy among Singaporeans, particularly their ability to critically evaluate online information and to identify misinformation and disinformation; and (b) whether the findings are tracked across different age groups.

Mrs Josephine Teo: The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) conducts regular surveys to track Singaporeans’ confidence in assessing and verifying online information. The findings, which are tracked across different age groups, help us assess and improve the effectiveness of regulatory and public education efforts.

*Converted to written answer