We have contacted the Media Development Authority. They advise
contacting them directly with the details of the proposed magazine for
their advice on permits and other procedures.
You could email them at mda_input@mda.gov.sg with the subject
header: ‘Newspaper permit enquiries’.
Or alternatively, you can call the hotline as detailed on the webpage:
http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www/contact_info.aspx
More information about the permits and licences:
- Newspaper permit: http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www/
devnpolicies.aspx?sid=223
- Printing press licence: http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www
/devnpolicies.aspx?sid=225
If you are interested in setting up a business/company dealing with
the publication of magazines, you may want to consult the Enterprise
One website: http://www.business.gov.sg/
Books on business in Singapore can be found in our catalogue at
www.nlb.gov.sg using the keywords "business singapore" and limiting
the search to publications after the year 2000 (under More Search Options)
Here is one of the useful titles for starting a business:
Title: Handbook for businessmen / compiled by Goh Tianwah
Call No.: SING 346.5957065 HAN
Do note that any local publications must be deposited with the National Library
Board, under our Legal Deposit.
More details can be found at this website:
http://www.nlb.gov.sg/CPMS.portal?_nfpb=true&portlet_10_5_action
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