Mediacorp: Singapore's national media company
Mediacorp is Singapore's government-owned national broadcaster, operating free-to-air television, radio, news and digital services from its headquarters at 1 Stars Avenue.
Mediacorp is the principal media organisation in Singapore, responsible for delivering television, radio and online content to domestic and regional audiences. It is a government-owned media group that combines public-service and commercial functions and serves a multilingual population from its headquarters at 1 Stars Avenue. The company produces news, entertainment, drama, sports and variety programming across multiple platforms.
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Structure and main services
The company is organised into divisions that manage different delivery channels and production functions. Key components include:
- Mediacorp TV — manages free-to-air television channels in several languages and produces local TV drama and variety shows.
- Mediacorp Radio — operates a suite of radio stations serving English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil audiences.
- News and digital — national newsrooms and a digital streaming platform offer live and on-demand content, including a national news channel and online portals.
The group also maintains production studios, advertising sales, and distribution teams that handle content for both traditional broadcast and newer digital platforms such as streaming services and mobile apps.
History and development
Mediacorp traces its origins to Singapore's early public broadcasting efforts and has evolved through consolidation, technological change and market liberalisation. Over time the company expanded from radio and linear television into satellite, 24-hour news and internet streaming, reflecting broader shifts in how audiences consume media. The organisation has adapted by investing in local production, digital services and multi-platform journalism.
Today Mediacorp balances public-service aims with commercial imperatives, producing content that ranges from national news coverage to commercial entertainment. Its multilingual output—covering English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil—reflects Singapore's diverse population and cultural policy priorities.
As a major national broadcaster, Mediacorp plays a central role in shaping public information, local creative industries and television culture in Singapore. It operates under a regulatory framework that governs broadcast standards and licensing, and competes with both regional broadcasters and international streaming services for audience attention. For official information about ownership and corporate structure see the state owner and corporate disclosures.
Questions and answers
Q: What is Mediacorp?
A: Mediacorp is a media company that is owned by Singapore and provides free to air channels.
Q: What are the two different companies that make up Mediacorp?
A: The two different companies that make up Mediacorp are Mediacorp TV, which is in charge of FTA channels, and Mediacorp Radio, which is in charge of radio stations.
Q: Where is the headquarters of Mediacorp located?
A: The headquarters of Mediacorp is located at 1 Stars Avenue.
Q: What type of channels does Mediacorp provide?
A: Mediacorp provides free-to-air channels.
Q: What is the function of Mediacorp TV?
A: Mediacorp TV is responsible for managing the free-to-air channels.
Q: What is the function of Mediacorp Radio?
A: Mediacorp Radio is responsible for managing the radio stations.
Q: Who owns Mediacorp?
A: Mediacorp is owned by Singapore.
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