Dated: 17 August 2011
The Media Development Authority (MDA) is making available the detailed schedule of the first Presidential Candidate Broadcast that will be aired tomorrow, Thursday, 18 August 2011.
Four candidates will make their broadcasts over free-to-air radio and television platforms. These platforms are made available in all four languages to the candidates.
Details of the broadcast are as follows:
Broadcast Date |
Language |
Time |
News Platform |
18 August 2011 |
English |
8.00pm
8.00pm
10.00pm
10.00pm |
Channel NewsAsia
938Live
Channel 5
Power 98 |
|
Malay |
10.30pm
10.30pm |
Suria
Warna 94.2FM |
|
Mandarin |
10.30pm
10.30pm
10.30pm
10.30pm
11.30pm |
Channel 8
Capital 95.8FM
883Jia FM
Radio 1003
Channel U |
|
Tamil |
9.00pm
9.00pm |
Vasantham
Oli 96.8FM |
The order of the first broadcasts on radio and television will be determined based on the alphabetical ordering of the names as reflected in the Electoral Roll. They are:
1. Dr Tan Cheng Bock
2. Mr Tan Jee Say
3. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam
4. Mr Tan Kin Lian
This order will be reversed for the second presidential candidate broadcast.
To facilitate reporting, MDA will release the scripts of the first Presidential Candidate Broadcast to the media by 7pm on 18 Aug 2011, upon completion of the recording of the speeches.
Please note that all scripts are embargoed till after delivery and are to be checked against delivery.
For media queries, please contact:
Ms Tracy Ng
Assistant Manager, CommunicationsMedia Development Authority (MDA)
Tel: +65 9728 9937
Email: tracy_ng@imda.gov.sg
Ms Gay Chwee Hwa
Assistant Director, CommunicationsMedia Development Authority (MDA)
Tel: +65 9726 3165
Email: gay_chwee_hwa@imda.gov.sg
About the Media Development Authority of Singapore
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (www.mda.gov.sg) promotes the growth of globally competitive film, television, radio, publishing, music, games, animation and interactive digital media industries. It also regulates the media sector to safeguard the interests of consumers, and promotes a connected society.