IMDA Act amended to strengthen media sector’s competition and consumer protection regulatory framework

28 October 2026

The Info-communications Media Development Authority Act 2016 (“IMDA Act”) has been amended with effect from 2 October 2026 to strengthen the competition and consumer protection regulatory framework for the media sector and align it with that for the telecommunication sector. The amendments, which were made pursuant to the Info‑communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Act 2026, will enhance regulatory oversight by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) to ensure fair competition in the media sector, safeguard consumers’ interests, and offer greater regulatory clarity to industry stakeholders.

Key changes to the IMDA Act include:

• broadening oversight of ownership and control changes in the media sector;
• new powers for IMDA to take more timely intervention to ensure fair and efficient market conduct; and
• streamlining treatment of immaterial transactions to lighten the regulatory burden for the industry.

For more information on the amendments, please refer to our article “Bill to amend IMDA Act passed to strengthen competition and consumer protection regulatory framework for media sector”.

Reference materials

The Info‑communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Act 2026 and commencement notification are available on Singapore Statutes Online sso.agc.gov.sg.