imda

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is a statutory board of the Singapore government tasked with regulating and developing the nation's information, communications, and media sectors. It was established on 1 October 2016 through the merger of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Media Development Authority (MDA) and operates under the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI).

IMDA's remit covers licensing and regulation of telecommunications, broadcasting, and online media services; spectrum planning and management; and the enforcement of sector-specific standards under Singapore's laws, including the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Films Act. It also administers film classification and content regulation.

In addition to regulation, IMDA supports the development of the infocomm and media sectors by promoting digital economy initiatives, supporting local content creation, cybersecurity and resilience of digital networks, and helping industry players adopt innovations and scale globally. It also undertakes consumer-protection measures related to service quality, fair business practices, and access to digital services.

The authority operates with a governance framework that includes a board and management reporting to the Minister for Communications and Information. It collaborates with other government agencies, industry players, and international regulators to advance Singapore's digital economy and maintain statutory standards for information, communications, and media.