Singapore is aiming to create a globally competitive infocomm media ecosystem with the launch of the Infocomm Media 2025 Plan.
The master plan envisions an infocomm media ecosystem that would complement the country’s Smart Nation vision, contribute to creating compelling local media content and sustainable growth for the sector.
Strategies have been put in place to grow the infocomm media infrastructure, agile enterprises, skilled manpower, and cutting-edge technology and research.
“I believe Infocomm Media 2025 charts the directions that we should take to ensure that Singapore stays at the forefront of innovation,” said Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information at the launch of Infocomm Media 2025. “While some ideas will require further study, we are already putting the wheels in motion for others.”
The Minister said infocomm and media can also transform the way people live. In education, for example, he said teachers can make use of data analytics to customise curriculum and pedagogy to match individual abilities and guide us in our continuing learning and training. He also sees a huge demand for infocomm and media professionals with a range of skills.
“While we can attract more talents to join us, I believe that we must equip our own people with the relevant skills and deepen the experience of our Singapore core. We will help Singaporeans acquire the necessary skills to thrive in the new environment,” he said.
“We will improve the employability and competitiveness of our ICT and media talents, including opening up new opportunities for poly and ITE students. We will groom our manpower to meet the needs of emerging areas such as cyber security and data analytics.”
Koh Boon Hwee, Chairman of Infocomm Media 2025 Steering Committee, said that more than a vision, the masterplan is for creating solutions for Singapore’s big national challenges.
“Our plan also takes into account technology and business trends that will power many of the innovations and impact the media landscape over the next decade. Business trends such as mobility and increased connectivity; as well as media content breaking free from platforms; point to boundless opportunities in the mobile space and transmedia.”