NMPs propose amendments to draft fake news laws

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SINGAPORE — Three Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) have proposed amendments to the draft fake news laws which were tabled in Parliament earlier this month, saying that the changes will “preserve the ability of the Executive to act against online falsehoods in the public interest, while ensuring that such decisions are subject to good governance”.

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