Who We Are
At MDDI, we drive government communications and policy making in digital and tech domains. From developing policies that shape the future of Singapore’s digital economy, to ensuring that businesses seize opportunities in the infocomm and media sector, our work at MDDI enables Singaporeans to work, live and thrive in a better future.
You will play a key role in enhancing the trust between the government and citizenry and help Singapore and Singaporeans to seize opportunities in the digital age. Join us to build an engaged and connected Singapore.
Digital Singapore
Our work in Digital Singapore covers five key areas: Digital Economy, Digital Government, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Security, and Digital Society.
- Digital Economy: We support digital transformation and upskilling to help businesses and workers seize digital opportunities.
- Digital Government: We aim to be "digital to the core, and serve with heart," using digitalisation to design policies and services that are inclusive, seamless and personalised for all.
- Digital Infrastructure: We ensure robust digital infrastructure to enhance connectivity, support innovation, and ensure sustainable development.
- Digital Security: We collaborate with partners to create a secure and resilient digital environment, promoting good cybersecurity practices.
- Digital Society: We ensure inclusive digital access, literacy, and readiness for all Singaporeans, with a focus on vulnerable segments.
Learn more: Digital Singapore (mddi.gov.sg)
Public Comms and Engagement
We play a key role in connecting citizens and government through effective communications and engagement. Our work is diverse and includes the following:
- Media Engagement: We manage government media relations, support daily communications, and coordinate key events such as the National Day Rally.
- Public Communications: We ensure clear communication of policies so that Singaporeans understand their benefits. Through gov.sg, Singaporeans are provided with the latest policy announcements and information across a range of social media channels.
- Crisis Management: We strengthen crisis communications preparedness across government, ensuring clear communication of policies and responses during national crises.
- Translation: We enhance translation standards through initiatives like the SG Translate Together Web Portal and Citizen Translators Project, supporting high-quality government translations.
- Public Engagement: We keep the public informed on national and social issues via platforms like Gov.sg and REACH, encouraging active citizen participation and feedback in policymaking.
Learn more: Public Comms and Engagement (mddi.gov.sg)
Research and Data
We conduct Sentiments and Behavioural Research (SBR) to inform policymaking and implementation of key issues across Whole of Government. We conduct quantitative, qualitative and/or behavioural insights research that seek to understand how people think about issues, current affairs and policies.
Our research is structured around key focal areas ranging from social, economic, security, infrastructure, to communications- and media-related issues.
Learn more: Research and Data (mddi.gov.sg)
