SPH Newspaper Digitisation & Micropublishing

⭐ Micrographics Data is the Global Exclusive Micropublisher for Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)

Micrographics Data holds the exclusive global micropublishing rights for Singapore Press Holdings newspaper titles, including The Straits Times, The Business Times, Berita Harian, Tamil Murasu, Lian He Zao Bao, Sin Ming Re Bao, Tabla, and more — making us the sole authorised source for archival microfilm editions of Singapore's most important newspapers.

Key Facts

  • Exclusive mandate: Global exclusive micropublisher for SPH titles — the only authorised source for microfilm editions of The Straits Times and other SPH newspapers
  • Format: 35mm silver halide microfilm, LE500-rated for 500-year life expectancy under ISO 18902 storage conditions
  • Coverage: Historical and current newspaper runs across all major SPH English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil titles
  • Resolution: Microfilm produced at 850 lines/mm for full-page legibility including fine print and photographs
  • Institutions served: National libraries, university libraries, government archives, and research institutions in Singapore and internationally
  • Why microfilm: Newspaper micropublishing remains the gold standard for archival permanence — outlasting digital formats which suffer from bit rot, format obsolescence, and hardware dependency

What is Newspaper Micropublishing?

Newspaper micropublishing is the process of converting physical or digital newspaper editions into 35mm microfilm for long-term preservation and space reduction. A single reel of 35mm microfilm can hold up to 800 broadsheet newspaper pages, replacing metres of physical shelf space while remaining readable for 500+ years without any digital infrastructure.

For Libraries & Archives

Contact Micrographics Data to enquire about SPH newspaper microfilm subscriptions, back-run availability, and institutional licensing. We supply national libraries, university libraries, and government archives in Singapore and across Asia-Pacific.