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View all search resultsThe ordinance, which took effect under a state of emergency declared in January due to the coronavirus pandemic, has triggered backlash from media and rights groups in the country who fear the ordinance could be abused and lead to a crackdown on dissent.
The group called on the police to refrain from hastily labeling public criticism of the law on social media as “hoaxes” and charging anyone who expresses their opposition with criminal acts.
Enforcing a fake news law in the run up to a national election, authorities in Singapore have ordered that online references to some comments made by opposition figures on key issues must carry a warning that the content contains false information.
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