What controversial dating service did Singapore's Media Development Authority censor?
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Internet censorship in Singapore Internet censorship in Singapore is carried out by the Media Development Authority (MDA). Internet services provided by the three major Internet service providers (ISPs) are subject to regulation by the MDA, which requires blocking of a symbolic number of websites containing "mass impact objectionable" material, including Playboy, YouPorn and Ashley Madison. The civil service, tertiary instituitions and Institute of Technical Education has its own jurisdiction to block websites displaying pornography, information about drugs and online piracy.
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Ashley Madison Ashley Madison, or The Ashley Madison Agency, is a Canadian online dating service and social networking service marketed to people who are married or in relationships.
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Xtube Xtube is a Netherlands-based pornographic video hosting service which was established in 2006, and is notable for being the first site to allow users to upload and share adult videos. Xtube is not a producer of pornography, instead it provides a platform for content uploaded by users.
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Internet censorship in Vietnam Internet censorship in Vietnam prevents access to websites critical of the Vietnamese government, expatriate political parties, and international human rights organizations, among others. Online police reportedly monitor Internet cafes and cyber dissidents have been imprisoned. Vietnam regulates its citizens' Internet access using both legal and technical means. The government's efforts to regulate, monitor, and provide oversight regarding Internet use has been referred to as a "Bamboo Firewall".
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SGAG SGAG is a Singaporean social media website and news media company based in Singapore. The company was founded by Karl Mak and Adrian Ang in February 2012, as a Singaporean spin-off of the popular social media website, 9GAG. Since the website's incorporation on April 10, 2013, it has 637 thousand likes on Facebook, 397 thousand followers on Twitter and 325 thousand followers on Instagram.
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Housewives' Holiday Housewives' Holiday (simplified Chinese: 煮妇的假期) is a Singaporean Chinese drama, which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 March 2009 and ended on 31 March 2009. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. This drama was the Highest Rated Drama Series for 2009, where ratings peaked at 23.4%.
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Daniel Yun Daniel Yun () is a Singaporean veteran film producer, media practitioner, and marketer. He has extensive experience in advertising and marketing, including running his own marketing and promotion company, Channels Marketing, before moving into the broadcast and movie industry. He joined Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Radio as Vice-President of Radio Sales in 1991 and became Head of Programming in 1992. He then went on to establish and head the Marketing Communications as well as the Programming and Acquisition departments for Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) in 1994.
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Speed dating Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process of dating system whose purpose is to encourage people to meet a large number of new people. Its origins are credited to Rabbi Yaacov Deyo of Aish HaTorah, originally as a way to help Jewish singles meet and marry. SpeedDating, as a single word, is a registered trademark of Aish HaTorah. "Speed dating", as two separate words, is often used as a generic term for similar events.
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Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (Abbreviation: MCCY; Malay: "Kementerian Kebudayaan, Masyarakat dan Belia" ; ; Tamil: கலாசார, சமூக, இளையர்துறை அமைச்சு ) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore tasked, from the government's point of view, to "inspire Singaporeans through the arts and sports, strengthen community bonds, and promote volunteerism and philanthropy" in Singapore.
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La Femme (TV series) La Femme (simplified Chinese: 绝对佳人; previously known as 女人当自强) is a Singaporean Chinese modern family drama mainly emphasizing on the lives of three women of different traits. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 2 June 2008 and ended on 4 July 2008. This drama serial consists of 25 episodes, and was aired on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.
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By My Side (TV series) By My Side (simplified Chinese: 不凡的爱) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 28 October 2008 and ended on 24 November 2008. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.
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TVMobile MediaCorp TV TVMobile (Chinese: 流动电视) was a subsidiary of MediaCorp Singapore and was the first channel in the world to pioneer the use of Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) technology to deliver television programmes to commuters. With 89.3 MHz, TVMobile provided the latest infotainment, entertainment programmes and real-time news; keeping travellers informed while travelling.
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MyEx.com MyEx.com is a controversial, free revenge porn website focusing on nude photographs of people posted by former lovers along with their real names.
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Timeline of online dating services This is a timeline of online dating services that also includes broader events related to "technology-assisted" dating (not just "online" dating). Where there are similar services, only major ones or "the first of its kind" are listed.
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2channel 2channel (2ちゃんねる , ni channeru , 2ch for short) is a Japanese textboard. In 2007, 2.5 million posts were made every day. Launched in 1999, it has gained significant influence in Japanese society, comparable to that of traditional mass media such as television, radio, and magazines. During 2008 the site generated an annual revenue upwards of ¥100 million for its founder Hiroyuki Nishimura. The website was previously operated under Packet Monster Inc., a company based in Chinatown, Singapore, between 2009 and 2014. It has been described as "Japan’s most popular online community, with around ten million users accessing it each day."
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Singapore Sports Hub The Singapore Sports Hub (Chinese: 新加坡体育城; Malay: Hab Sukan Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் விளையாட்டு மையம்) is a state-of-the-art, fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub that was built in 2014 and hosts sporting and entertainment events. It replaced the former National Stadium on the recommendation of then Community Development and Sports Minister Abdullah Tarmugi in Parliament in 2001. His proposal was based on a Committee on Sporting Singapore report to promote a culture of sports in the city-state.
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Sexualization, Media, and Society Sexualization, Media, and Society (SMS) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary open-access academic journal, published by Sage, to provide a resource for diverse scholars and activists interested in critically examining the phenomenon of sexualized media as it affects individuals, relationships, communities, and societies.
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Naked Attraction Naked Attraction is a British dating game show in which a clothed person selects two contestants from six naked people, whose bodies and then faces are revealed in stages from the feet up. The person deciding then appears nude to select one of them for a fully clothed date. The programme then presents their feedback after the date. It premiered on Channel 4 on 25 July 2016 and is presented by Anna Richardson.
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Ministry of Social and Family Development The Ministry of Social and Family Development (Abbreviation: MSF; Malay: "Kementerian Pembangunan Sosial dan Keluarga" ; Chinese: 社会及家庭发展部 ) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore focusing on nurturing resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society in Singapore.
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Korea Communications Standards Commission The Korea Communications Standards Commission () is South Korea's Internet censorship body.
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Sharon Au Sharon Au () is a former Singaporean actress and host. Having joined the TCS during the mid-1990s, she won many awards as an artiste with MediaCorp before leaving the industry to pursue further studies. She is still with MediaCorp but is now in an executive position.
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When the Music Stops (dating service) When The Music Stops is a dating franchise operating in the United Kingdom. The company specialises in organising speed dating and singles events in towns and cities across the UK. Since being established in January 2003, the business has sold over 25 franchises and run more than 3,000 events, covering most major UK towns and cities. Franchisees operate their local singles events and dating services, including an online dating service and a personal introductions service, which acts as a traditional dating agency.