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What exactly will be the object of this proposed Fake News Act? What is the underlying purpose of the law? Which gaps in our existing law really need to be addressed if at all? The KL law against fake news was repealed after just five months as being unnecessary and otherwise contrary to the interests of the people as there... 

I refer to the article “PM Lee welcomes new citizens to Singapore, urges them to contribute” (The New Paper, Sep 24). It states that “Citizenship ceremonies, held every three months or so in GRCs across the island, aim to foster a deeper sense of belonging among new citizens.” According to the web site www.strategygroup.gov.sg –... 

The government wants to pass a law to stop the spreading of fake news. I agree that deliberate spreading of fake news and lies should be stopped. But it should not be done by passing a law. Why? The law can be abused in the following ways: a) The government can use it to stop people from raising questions about abuse of power...