The Information Resource Centre (IRC) has one of the largest newspaper collections in Southeast Asia. Its extensive archive includes information from all SPH newspapers, dating back to 1845 when the first issue of The Straits Times was published.

The primary focus of the IRC is to service SPH staff, especially the journalists. However, where resources permit, the IRC contents and services may also be made available to members of the public for research purposes. Such accesses are strictly by appointment only, between 9am and 5pm on weekdays. Fees for the usage of IRC facilities range from $15 to $40 per hour. Separate charges are applicable for photocopy, printout and downloading services, ranging from $2 to $20 per item. Please note that the charges are reviewed periodically.

For further enquiries:
Telephone: (65) 6319 5508/5726
Facsimile: (65) 6319 8259
Email: sphlib@sph.com.sg

The resources available at IRC include:

• Newslink
  Newslink is an electronic archival news information system and users can access stories published in SPH newspapers dating as far back as 1989 by using a simple search function.
  Note: Items not available in Newslink include advertisements, recruit pages, draw results, share prices and indices, weather summary, and television and cinema listings.
  
  Please click here for more information on Newslink.

• News Clipping
  News clippings are classified by subject, personality and company, and date back to 1959.

• Microfilm
  Microfilm of all SPH newspapers is available.

• Photograph
  Digital image, hard copy and negative of pictures taken by SPH photographers are available.

• Digital Tape Archive
  TV news bulletin from May 2001 are available.

The IRC regrets that it is unable to assist the public with searches on advertisements and draw results.