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Singapore anti-fake news bill could limit freedom of speech
- Thursday | 9th May, 2019
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used to clamp down on freedom of speech. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill passed with 72 members voting in favour. Three nominated members of parliament, who are appointed directly by the president and not affiliated to political parties, all abstained. “Free speech should not be affected by this bill. But Law Minister K. Shanmugam earlier told parliament the legislation should not be feared.
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