Copyright protection is automatic in Singapore — it arises the moment an original work is created, with no registration required.

Yes, in many jurisdictions, including Singapore, copyright arises immediately upon creation without the need for registration. The presence of the copyright symbol © is not required for protection. 

International Automatic Protection #

International treaties like the Berne Convention also provide automatic protection for creative works as soon as they are fixed in a medium.

What Qualifies for Protection #

Original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works are protected automatically once created and fixed in a medium.