On May 25, 2015 9:03 PM, The Straits Times published this article: Jolin Tsai's same-sex marriage music video is not banned in Singapore

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Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai’s music video for the song We're All Different, Yet The Same featuring same-sex relationships is not banned here, contrary to media reports in the region.

A Media Development Authority (MDA) spokesman said that “Ms Tsai’s song is allowed in Singapore with the requisite age rating and consumer advice.

“In response to recent queries on the suitability of the song for broadcast, MDA advised the local broadcasters that they should not air the song and music video on channels that are freely accessed by younger viewers due to its mature content. This decision was reached after consultation with MDA’s Publications Consultative Panel, which comprises Singaporeans from a wide cross-section of society."

MDA did not specify the mature content in question.

And then on May 26, 2015 12:49 PM, they published this article: Jolin Tsai's same-sex marriage music video is banned on TV and radio, MDA clarifies

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Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's music video for the song We're All Different, Yet The Same featuring same-sex relationships is banned on TV and radio here. This applies to cable TV and free-to-air TV channels.

The Media Development Authority (MDA) made the clarification on Tuesday that the song is not allowed for broadcast on TV and radio, after issuing a statement on Monday to The Straits Times that said: "In response to recent queries on the suitability of the song for broadcast, MDA advised the local broadcasters that they should not air the song and music video on channels that are freely accessed by younger viewers due to its mature content. This decision was reached after consultation with MDA's Publications Consultative Panel, which comprises Singaporeans from a wide cross-section of society."

Under the Broadcasting Act, MDA has the power to impose sanctions, including fines, on broadcasters who contravene the codes that govern free-to-air TV Programmes, Free-to-air Radio Programmes and Subscription TV.

In the music video, Tsai and Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin lock lips in a wedding setting.

An SPH Radio spokesman said that it received an e-mail from MDA informing that the song "performed by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai contains lyrics on homosexuality which we consider to be in breach of the Radio Programme Code and therefore unsuitable for broadcast". SPH Radio's stations have not played the song.

A reading of both articles seem to reveal that the information is basically the same, it is just the headlines have changed.

So honestly, what do you all want? No, seriously. What do you want from me? What have I done to understand this?

So whose fault is it? The Straits Times for misinterpreting? The Media Development Authority (MDA) for providing the same statement/ clarification for the two articles?

I am just a lowly citizen. Please help me.

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