Speak Good English Movement

MediaCorp Radio leads the local broadcasting industry by providing the best audio entertainment and offering up-to-the minute news and information. As a people-oriented business, MediaCorp Radio is committed to meeting the varied listening needs of Singapore with her rich and diverse culture.

MediaCorp Radio operates 13 local FM stations, including 6 English stations, 3 Chinese stations, 2 Malay stations, 1 Indian station and an International Channel. MediaCorp Radio also offers discerning listeners interference free and CD sound quality music through its Digital Radio service.

From its inception as a single radio station in 1936, MediaCorp Radio has grown to become the largest radio network in Singapore.

www.mediacorpradio.sg

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Lianhe Zaobao is the highest circulating Chinese daily in Singapore and the region. Besides being a major source of news and information for Chinese Singaporeans, the newspaper also has subscribers in Southeast Asia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and even in the United Nations.

About 800,000 people read Zaobao everyday. The paper sees an average circulation of 200,000 on weekdays and 220,000 on weekends.

www.zaobao.com

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The Straits Times is one of the region’s oldest and most respected English-language daily newspapers. It is the flagship publication of the publicly listed Singapore Press Holdings group. First published on July 15, 1845, The Straits Times is the most widely read newspaper in Singapore with 1.3 million readers. The Sunday Times, which is produced by the same team of journalists, has a circulation of about 400,000.

www.straitstimes.com

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The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations and the world’s leading cultural relations organisation. The British Council builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.

The British Council operates in 110 countries and territories worldwide and has been in Singapore since 1947. The areas the British Council focuses on in Singapore are arts, science, education, English language teaching and UK examinations services.

www.britishcouncil.org.sg

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Fei Yue Community Services was first established in 1996 as the Fei Yue Counselling Centre to meet the increased demand for social services. To date, Fei Yue has 10 centres serving the needs to the community through counselling services and programmes for children, youth, parents and the elderly.

www.fycs.org

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Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Driving its vision to be the world’s premier toy brands – today and tomorrow, Mattel’s best-selling brands include Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, Tyco® and Scrabble™ as well as Fisher-Price brands and a wide range of entertainment-inspired toy lines.

www.mattel.com

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The Ministry of Education (MOE) directs the formulation and implementation of education policies. It has control of the development and administration of the Government and Government-aided primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, and a centralised institute. It also registers private schools.

www.moe.gov.sg

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www.bookcouncil.sg

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The National Institute of Education (NIE) is currently Singapore’s sole initial teacher preparation (ITP) and key teacher professional development (TPD) institution in Singapore. NIE is also the inaugural chair and member of the international alliance of leading education institutes in the world since 2007.

NIE graduates close to 3000 new teachers each year, with another 2000 enrolled in higher degree programmes (Masters and Doctoral degrees). At the same time, NIE also provides an extensive range of teacher professional development courses for about 15,000 teachers every year.

www.nie.edu.sg

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The National Library Board (NLB) serves as the secretariat for the Speak Good English Movement. Established on 1 September 1995, NLB’s mission is to provide a trusted, accessible and globally connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society.

www.nlb.gov.sg

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One of Asia’s leading independent communication agencies, Paul Carr Consultancy has over 30 years collective experience with offices in Singapore and Sydney. With an emphasis on practical results and interaction with target audiences, the consultants and trainers at Paul Carr tailor event services, corporate training and voice-over services to produce outstanding communications and productions.

www.paulcarrconsultancy.com

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Formed in 1973 to boost the morale of soldiers and spread national education messages through song and dance, the SAF Music & Drama Company is the public face of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

As a performing arts company, its repertoire includes music, dance and drama, production services and corporate services. The SAF Music & Drama Company is also SAF’s cultural ambassador, spreading goodwill through overseas performances throughout the region.

www.mindef.gov.sg

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The Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) was founded in 1977 by 10 leading retailers, and is a founding member of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations. It presently has more than 300 corporate members who account for approximately 75% of Singapore’s total retail market turnover.

As the independent representative voice of the retail industry, SRA works very closely with SPRING Singapore, the Government lead agency for retail, and other Government ministries and statutory boards for the benefits of retailers.

www.retail.org.sg

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Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Singapore is a Christian organization, affiliated worldwide, which seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion. It does this through wholesome programmes based on Christian principles to develop body, mind and spirit.

www.ymca.org.sg

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ComfortDelGro is the world’s second largest land transport company with a total fleet size of more than 41,000 buses, taxis and rental vehicles. It operates in seven countries – Singapore, China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam, and Malaysia – giving it the broadest footprint among its international peers.

Currently, overseas ventures account for 44% of Group turnover. The Group aims to derive 70% of its total turnover from overseas within the next five to seven years.

www.comfortdelgro.com.sg

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SMRT Corporation Ltd is Singapore’s premier multi-modal transport service provider offering integrated island-wide transport services. It delivers safe, reliable and friendly travel for commuters through its comprehensive network of 51 MRT stations, the Bukit Panjang Light Rail System, as well as a fleet of over 3,000 taxis and 800 buses.

In addition, SMRT leverages its experience and unique strengths to offer maintenance consultancy and project management services for railway systems, as well as commercial and advertising space within its transport infrastructure.

www.smrt.com.sg

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