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TikTok, X warned by IMDA after failing to detect and remove child sexual abuse, terrorism content

Both X and TikTok have been issued with letters of caution, which requires them to provide regular updates on the roll-out of rectification measures.
Both X and TikTok have been issued with letters of caution, which requires them to provide regular updates on the roll-out of rectification measures.

Singtel says mechanical fault, software bug behind outages; 600,000 affected

For three days in a row, Singtel mobile customers faced problems connecting to its network.
For three days in a row, Singtel mobile customers faced problems connecting to its network.

News analysis

Key considerations hanging over the approval of Simba-M1’s merger

Simba has offered $1.43 billion to Keppel for M1’s telecom business. The merger may have implications on national security, resilience and market competitiveness.
Simba has offered $1.43 billion to Keppel for M1’s telecom business. The merger may have implications on national security, resilience and market competitiveness.

New SIM card checker tool rolled out in Singapore to combat scams

Many red SIM cards are on top of the black screen of a mobile smartphone. Mobile communication microchips and a telephone device are isolated on a white background.
Many red SIM cards are on top of the black screen of a mobile smartphone. Mobile communication microchips and a telephone device are isolated on a white background.

Apple to block underage users in S’pore from downloading apps rated 18+

The Infocomm Media Development Authority requires all major app store operators – Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung and Microsoft – to have the protection in place by March 31, 2026.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority requires all major app store operators – Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung and Microsoft – to have the protection in place by March 31, 2026.

How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?

A good age-verification regime protects most children most of the time, but cannot be the only line of defence.
A good age-verification regime protects most children most of the time, but cannot be the only line of defence.

S’pore food manufacturers to get boost in digital solutions under refreshed plan amid AI advances

An automated guided vehicle in Kwong Cheong Thye's new factory on Feb 9.
An automated guided vehicle in Kwong Cheong Thye's new factory on Feb 9.

National scams simulation exercise to be part of Total Defence initiative in 2026

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.

Singapore launches framework to safeguard against rogue AI agents

The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.
The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.

Tighter approval process proposed for M&As in Singapore’s media sector

The changes will “further harmonise and refine” the treatment of competition in the telco and media sectors, while also strengthening the media competition framework.
The changes will “further harmonise and refine” the treatment of competition in the telco and media sectors, while also strengthening the media competition framework.

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