Dated: 26 August 2011
Following the first round of Presidential Candidate Broadcast on 18 August, the Media Development Authority (MDA) is making available the detailed schedule of the second Presidential Candidate Broadcast that will be aired tomorrow, Friday, 26 August 2011.
The same four candidates will once again 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 |
|
26 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 second broadcasts on radio and television will be as follows:
1. Mr Tan Kin Lian
2. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam
3. Mr Tan Jee Say
4. Dr Tan Cheng Bock
To facilitate reporting, MDA will release the scripts of the second Presidential Candidate Broadcast to the media by 7pm on 26 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 Tan Lay Ping
Manager, Communications
Media Development Authority (MDA)
Tel: +65 9726 3122
Email: tan_lay_ping@mda.gov.sg
Ms Gay Chwee Hwa
Assistant Director, Communications
Media 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.
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