Singapore says it is stopping subversion with a new law tightening control over internet content, but critics fear for their civil liberties
SINGAPORE—The country’s legislature approved a bill that targets foreign influence campaigns by giving Singapore’s government new powers over internet content, despite criticism that officials could use them to stifle dissent.
Proponents said the bill, which was passed late Monday and awaits the president’s signature, would stop foreigners and their local proxies from using social media and messaging apps to interfere in Singapore’s affairs. Opponents said it just as easily could allow the government of the Southeast Asian nation,To Read the Full Story
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