In Singapore, public discourse surrounding blogs is typically tethered to English blogs of the political genre. Several of these “socio-political blogs” have gained many “eyeballs” and are well-known for their bold critiques of the government and its policies. While much of the current debate focuses on English blogs and their impact on the Singapore society, scant attention has been given to non-English blogs, specifically the Chinese, Malay and Tamil blogs.
IPS has recently completed a study to examine the contours of the Chinese, Malay and Tamil blogospheres, a first in Singapore. We will share findings on the functions and genres of these blogs, who Chinese, Malay and Tamil bloggers are, their objectives and goals for blogging, and their blogging practices.
The study provides an empirical snapshot of Chinese, Malay and Tamil blogs in their current form. This pioneering effort will serve as a record for purposes of comparison with future stages of non-English blogs’ evolution and provide a starting point for further research on their significance and contributions.
The seminar will involve policymakers, educators, academics, representatives of non-governmental and voluntary organizations, and members of the mainstream and alternative media. Chinese, Malay and Tamil bloggers have been invited to share their personal experiences at the seminar.
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Media Coverage
- The Straits Times. 2014. Parallel universes in blogosphere. 19 April
- 城市频道 95.8FM. 2014.华文博客写什么？. 4月9日
- Radio Oli 96.8FM. 2014. Thisaigal Program: Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 4 April
- Berita Harian. 2014. Bloger Melayu Lebih selesa guna dwibahasa. 3 April
- 城市频道 95.8FM. 2014. Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 3 April
- 联合早报. 2014. 首次针对母语博客研究显示 华文博客偏重文化课题. 4月3日
- Radio 938LIVE. 2014. Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 3 April
- தமிழ் முரசு. 2014. தமிழ் வலைபதிவுகள் அதிகம் அரசியல் பேசுவதில்லை. 3 April
- The Straits Times. 2014. Mother tongue blogs few but active. 3 April
- Radio Oli 96.8FM. 2014. Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 3 April
- Radio Warna 94.2FM. 2014. Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 3 April
- 中国新闻网 .2014. 新加坡首次研究母语博客 华文博客偏重文化课题. 3 April
- Channel 8. 2014. 8world News: 本地华文博客 政治课题立场温和. 2 April
- Channel U. 2014. 晚间新闻 News Tonight: Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 2 April
- Suria. 2014. Berita: Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 2 April
- The Straits Times. 2014. Chinese, Malay and Tamil ‘blogospheres’ here small, more apolitical than English ones: IPS. 2 April
- Vasantham Central. 2014. Tamil Seithi: Report on seminar on ‘Study of Blogospheres in Chinese, Malay and Tamil’. 2 April