Gov't renames MCI to Ministry of Digital Development and Information
The change will be effective from 8 July.
Effective 8 July, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) will undergo a name change to the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).
“The new name reflects the ministry’s role in driving our national digital agenda,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The name change is in line with the increasing prominence of digitalisation as part of Singapore’s national agenda.
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The government announced the name change along with the new cabinet lineup.