Singapore's parliament yesterday passed laws to combat"fake news" that will allow authorities to order the removal of online content despite fierce criticism from tech giants and rights groups.
“ should be based on a foundation of truth, foundation of honour, and foundation where we keep out the lies, that’s what this is about. It’s not about the Workers’ Party or the PAP or today, it’s about Singapore.” The measures were debated for two days in parliament, which is dominated by the ruling People's Action Party, before being passed late Wednesday.
The Asia Internet Coalition, an industry association whose members include Facebook, Google and Twitter, has described it as the"most far-reaching legislation of its kind to date".law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam said that tech companies could not be relied upon to regulate themselves.
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