 Under the Broadcasting ( Class Licence ) Notification , issued under section 9 of the Broadcasting Act , all Internet content providers such as bloggers are automatically considered to be licensed and must comply with the conditions of the class licence and the Internet Code of Practice issued by the Media Development Authority ( MDA ) . In particular , it is mandatory for an Internet content provider to register with the MDA if it is , or if the Authority thinks that it is , an individual providing any programme about or a body of persons engaged in the " propagation , promotion or discussion of political or religious issues relating to Singapore , on the World Wide Web through the Internet " . The MDA can fine a licensee , or suspend or cancel its licence , if it has breached the terms of its licence , any relevant code of practice issued by the Authority , any provisions of the Broadcasting Act , or any direction issued by the Authority or the Minister for Communications and Information . In addition , it is an offence to provide a broadcasting service without a licence , and a convicted person is liable to a fine of up to $ 200 @,@ 000 , jail of up to three years , or both . If the offence continues after conviction , a further fine of up to $ 10 @,@ 000 per day may be imposed . 
