By Charlotte McEleny

Singapore has merged two major government departments in recognition of the convergence between media and technology.

The government has merged the Media Development Authority (MDA) with the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), creating one centralised group called the Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA).

New branding and a campaign around the concept of #empoweringpossibilities has been launched to show off the breadth of the new organisation’s remit.

According to a speech given by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, minister for communications and information, at the launch last Friday, the newly formed unit will help Singapore reap the benefits of digital disruption.

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Source: The Drum