Govt won't fund World Cup
On government funding, Ms Eileen Ang, MDA's Head of Competition and Market Access, said this is meant for content on free-to-air TV which goes towards a large number of public service broadcast (PSB) programmes that 'promote social objectives and national harmony'.
'It would therefore be difficult to meet requests for funding the World Cup broadcasts which do not meet these objectives,' she added.
If the MDA's fund is meant to promote national harmony, the more MDA should fund for at least the 4 games (which MediaCorp still can not secure at this moment). World cup bring people together, regardless of language and religion. Everyone speak same language when it comes to soccer. When it come to soccer, everyone speak the same language. Every one says "O'le" and "goal". Everyone cheers together and shout "Goal!...." together. Aside form MDA, how about other ministries that are responsible for social and community development? Isn't it the government policy to make us more outgoing and active? EPL is important for soccer fans. But WorldCup is important for the whole world. It is the worlds affair. It is also the nation's affair. This is once in 4 years event. Bigger event than Olympic(IMO). FIFA is asking for too high? Is it because Singtel spoiled the market during EPL bit? The whole world except 5 countries can watch WorldCup. Ans among the 5 countries, Singapore is the only developed country. Now we feel so left out form the rest of the world. Well, I would say the money is worth spending. The nation will come together and watch...What is 100m to nation when there is so much to gain from? Apart form social objectives and national harmony, kopitiams will be full. Restaurants will be full... Pubs and Bars will be full.. All those spending at eating place will contribute to Economy. And don't forget something important for government coming too... This is a win win win situation.. If there is no world cup for Singapore, the loss will be even greater.
Heh... Listen to Mr Brown, Podcast....
http://www.mrbrownshow.com/2010/01/25/the-mrbrown-show-singapore-no-world-cup/
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I feel that soccer is not just a matter of sports or hobby. It helps to bring in business in many other areas too. Restaurant, bars, pubs, television companies, beer companies, coffee shop owners, even brokers who receive bets legally or illegally. So the government should look into this seriously, as it will lead to many other things too. From Kitty (http://kitty-judge-differently.blogspot.com/)
Not forgetting Singapore Pools that will make money form Strike!, Score and etc.. If no world cup, apart form losses in Singapore, when people go to JB, not only they spend the money there and people are exposed to higher chance of danger to crime(as we all know many incidents about JB) and accidents.
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