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Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears

Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears

The law will require online media platforms to carry corrections or remove content the gov't considers to be false.
Singapore opposition echoes public calls to scrap proposed fake news law

Singapore opposition echoes public calls to scrap proposed fake news law

The island republic is likely to pass the law on Wednesday despite coming under fire.
Facebook, rights groups hit out at Singapore's fake news bill

Facebook, rights groups hit out at Singapore's fake news bill

The law would require social media sites like FB to remove comments against 'public interest'.
S'pore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down 'false' 1MDB post

S'pore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down 'false' 1MDB post

This follows Facebook’s refusal to remove online article about S'pore banks and 1MDB.

S’pore PM's siblings attack panel's findings over home at centre of feud

S’pore PM's siblings attack panel's findings over home at centre of feud

They claim ministerial panel’s declarations on the home of late Kuan Yew are inaccurate.

Facebook, Twitter concerned over S’pore fake news law

Facebook, Twitter concerned over S’pore fake news law

‘No single company, governmental or non-governmental actor, should be the arbiter of truth.’

Singapore bans film focused on indicted Palestinian teen activist

Singapore bans film focused on indicted Palestinian teen activist

S'pore authorities say 'Radiance of Resistance' is skewed, inflammatory and lacks counterbalance.

Singapore charges activist for organising assemblies without permit

Singapore charges activist for organising assemblies without permit

Charge against human rights activist Jolovan Wham prompted calls to the gov't to guarantee the right to peaceful assembly.

S'poreans protest against uncontested presidential election

S'poreans protest against uncontested presidential election

Hundreds of Singaporeans, most dressed in black, held a silent protest at Speakers' Corner today.

US navy recovers remains of all USS McCain sailors

US navy recovers remains of all USS McCain sailors

Remains found in sealed sections of the damaged warship, US Navy says.

S’poreans stage protest, want inquiry over PM Lee's abuse claims

S’poreans stage protest, want inquiry over PM Lee's abuse claims

The Lee family battle spills over into a rare public display with 400 protestors.

Singapore prime minister's family war rumbles on

Singapore prime minister's family war rumbles on

Its Parliament continues to debate today the siblings' dispute over their late father's house.

Swiss bank S’pore branch manager slapped with 16 1MDB-linked charges

Swiss bank S’pore branch manager slapped with 16 1MDB-linked charges

UPDATED 4.30PM | For giving false information, failing to disclose suspicious information and failing to submit suspicious transactions.

S’pore court sends teen blogger back to jail for criticising religion

S’pore court sends teen blogger back to jail for criticising religion

This is his second prison term in a year, and reignites concerns about censorship.

Singapore parliament passes controversial contempt of court bill

Singapore parliament passes controversial contempt of court bill

A public petition urging a delay was submitted to parliament but only drew 249 signatures.

Singapore decried for barring foreign sponsorship of gay rally

Singapore decried for barring foreign sponsorship of gay rally

Human Rights Watch says it infringes on freedom of expression in the city-state.

Is singer Adam Lambert too sexy for strait-laced S’pore?

Is singer Adam Lambert too sexy for strait-laced S’pore?

Singaporeans go online to pitch if the American Idol hit can perform on state TV's New Year's eve concert.