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Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bulliedSurvey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim... I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bullied.” (May 30) and “Jail for man who punched taxi driver for overtaking him” (June 05). Most of us don’t like to see the occurrences of bullying in schools, as it reflects where...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clearTrump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May 15) One deniable fact: There are no winners on either side (between China and the United States) in the trade and tariff war. Yet, Trump still persists to do it. It is not surprising that Trump has increased China's...

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025Podcasts didn't decide GE2025 I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage with politics (May 9). The 2025 General Election has several features/characteristics that deserve our attention, discussion and reflection: In today era, technological revolution, innovation and advancement...

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAPGE2025: Stunning victory for PAP I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher national vote share in PM Wong's first electoral test” (May 4). GE2025 has clearly delivered the following key messages/notes from the vast majority of voters: The Workers’ Party (WP) has done a fantastic good...

This is not a game of cardsThis is not a game of cards I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors games on nominations day, the shuffling of the DPM from a seat he had openly been declared to be defending, and other ministers shuffling constituencies leaves one feeling the PAP thinks it is playing a game of cards. Constituency...

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?” - (April 14), and “The Straits Times’ report, “GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23” (April 15), and The Online Citizen GE2025 report,...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝... Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification for the highest salaries in the world. Let’s look at its more recent track record. Large numbers of NRIC numbers were recently unmasked, leaving Singaporeans exposed to identity theft, fraud, abuse and scams....

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit TimahGE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make way for Singapore Democratic Party” (April 10), “More opposition 'star catches' are emerging. Is Singapore's political scene maturing?” (April 10) and “PSP says government response to Trump tariffs 'overblown',...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politicsGE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited... I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics” (Mar 28). It is not surprised to notice that in recent weeks, two NMPs and top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People's Action...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025 I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar 25). As Singapore’s General Election is due to be held within this year, the following factors will more or less influence the election situation this year: A)The general mentality of voters Voters are generally...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US supportHow the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning... I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US support” (Mar 4), “Lessons from the Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown- for friends and foes” (Mar 1) and “Will Trump tariffs push China to change economic tack?” (Mar 3). Foremost, we need to recognise the reality...

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum WageSingapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity Costs Singapore’s National Service (NS) has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s defense, requiring young men to dedicate two years of their lives to military, civil defense, or police service. While...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoningTrump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of... I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning” (Feb 20) and “Ukraine can survive with the ‘least worst’ peace” (Feb 22). Now, In the eyes of European Union, they have lost trust and confidence in the United States, it is solely due to the flip flop...

From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiringFrom Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are... I refer to the CNA’s Commentary, “From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiring” (Jan 31). Would it be practical, useful and effective for the United States to continually pursue an aggressive containment strategy to hobble China’s tech push? Undoubtedly, the answer is obviously not. There...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

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Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s military might continues to keep the world guessing. No one truly knows the full extent of its...
Iran unleashes

Iran unleashes "Doomsday Weapon" the Khorramshahr

After firing 'Fattah 1' hypersonic missiles toward Israel, Iran has now reportedly unleashed the "Doomsday...
Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that if Israel nukes Tehran, Islamabad will launch a nuclear weapon against...
Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Iran firmly rejects ceasefire negotiations...
Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched a fresh barrage of over 100 missiles targeting the Israeli city...
Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran dealt a severe blow on Israel for the second straight night on June 14-15. Israel was hit by a barrage...
Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

In a dramatic and unverified claim, Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen news outlet reports that Iran has launched...
Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran launched a powerful third wave of overnight missile strikes on Tel Aviv, targeting military bases...
Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Operation True Promise III intensifies as Iran launches multiple waves of missile attacks targeting major...
Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran has launched a significant ballistic missile attack on Israel, with hundreds of missiles raining...
Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Following the unprovoked air strikes by Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran has retaliated by launching...
Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Explosions have been reported northeast of Iran’s capital Tehran, according to the state-run news agency...
Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Devastating floods and geological disasters have struck Gongshan County, Nujiang Prefecture in Yunnan...
Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

On the evening of May 8, Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi Province, was struck by a powerful...
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People's Power Party (PPP), People’s...
Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Northern China was hit by an extreme weather event on Thursday as a massive cold front swept south, colliding...
Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

On April 30, northern China was struck by an extreme weather event as a massive cold vortex surged southward,...
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TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

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Don’t Rock The Boat

Don’t Rock The Boat

Singaporeans are, by and large, practical people, being mainly immigrant stock. They value security,...
Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again. They are not going to back down. Yes, it’s Harvard, his eyesore,...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The first part of the threes is about the when, the how and the why? And it is about his retirement...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

There is a rampant rumor going around that claims Egypt has ordered 48 J10C with a price tag of USD$25B...
2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025年大选结果无可争议,政府再次赢得了强有力的授权,稳固了其在新加坡政治格局中的主导地位。尽管选举结果并不令人意外,但胜利的过程却并非没有争议和复杂性。 值得注意的是,选区划分的变化在本次选战中发挥了重要作用。陈清木医生与徐顺全医生等资深反对派人物,因选区重划而受到显著影响——传统支持基础被分割或并入他区,无疑左右了某些关键选区的最终结果。虽然选区调整在新加坡选举历史上并不罕见,但其公平性与透明度仍持续引发讨论。 工人党虽稳守东北区的传统堡垒,但未能在本届大选中攻下新的选区。不过,该党仍获得两个非选区议员(Ncmp)席位,虽属安慰性质,却在象征意义上维持了国会内多元声音的存在。 更值得关注的是,本届大选所处的人口背景正经历剧烈变化。新加坡人口从2000年的约300万增长至2025年的超过500万。考虑到多年来出生率持续偏低,这一增长几乎可以肯定主要归因于移民流入,尤其可能在华人群体中增长显著。这一趋势对国家的社会结构和政治生态产生了深远影响。 展望2030年大选,各政党不仅要面对一如既往的选区调整与突发的全球事件,更需正视一个不断演变的社会结构。随着越来越多新移民成为国民,选民构成日益多元,政党在政策制定与信息传递上必须更具包容性与前瞻性。他们必须同时争取老一代公民与新加坡新公民的认同,回应共同关切,并跨越代际与文化差异的鸿沟。 在新加坡持续向前迈进的过程中,其政治也必须与时俱进——反映日益多元的人口现实,同时坚守国家的核心价值观:团结、韧性与务实。 Cwc-Ai
A jaw-dropping election

A jaw-dropping election

This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed....
The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

Our party suffered great losses and I personally have suffered the greatest hit. But these personal losses...
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes...
There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That...
Hougang Belongs to the People

Hougang Belongs to the People

Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads...
Its all about trust

Its all about trust

Dr Ng Eng Hen from PAP has pointed out the most important key point about this General Elections, it...
Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

The government's repeated assertion that it is "easy for the opposition to ask the government to give...
Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC is without question one of the most hotly watched, followed and contested constituency in...
Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Singaporeans should pause and reflect on the recent remark by PAP candidate David Neo, who said that...
Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

The Singapore government’s blunt assertion that the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s proposals...
Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

In a political contest, expect the exchange of barbs. And we do not lack any of it in the rallies held...
Letters
Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school...
Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May...
Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage...
GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher...
Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs...
GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make...
GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics”...
More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar...
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Risk and Bonus Management | Strategies at 1Win Casino

Top Casino Strategies Singaporean Players Use on 1Win Users of the 1win platform are increasingly...
Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Singapore is full of individuals living life in this fast-paced world. The social shift of many individuals...
Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s sports industry is on the cusp of greatness, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and...
What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

As work-life balance remains a constant talking point in the fast-paced city-state of Singapore, residents...
10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

Singaporeans can't get enough of their phones these days, spending tons of time battling opponents, building...
Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Planning a tropical escape from Malaysia to Thailand? The journey from Langkawi to Koh Lipe offers a...
This is not a game of cards

This is not a game of cards

I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors...
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
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PM Lee warns of “astroturfing” to pressurize the government for personal benefits 1 year after AWARE saga

PM Lee warns of “astroturfing” to pressurize the government for personal benefits 1 year after AWARE saga

Written by Our Correspondent Almost a year after the AWARE saga which rocked the entire nation, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong finally realized that his administration was "duped" by "astroturfers" into making hasty decisions about the sexual education programme conducted by AWARE. “Astroturfing” refers to the creation of a fake grassroots or “people power” movement. The term for fake “grassroots” organising originates from a product called Astroturf, which is a plastic fake grass carpet-like product commonly used in baseball and football. In the aftermath of the divisive AWARE EGM on 2 May 2009, an online petition started by a C F Khoo garnered over 7,000 signatures in less than a week, forcing MOE to suspend Aware’s Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) indefinitely. Speaking at a REACH forum yesterday, PM Lee said he received many emails from opposing camps during the AWARE saga which were identical and obviously cut and pasted from a template. He added that "the government cannot make decisions simply based on the volume of emails supporting or opposing a particular situation" and must also be cautious of such "Astroturfing" campaigns. PM Lee used another example to illustrate his point that not all online feedback are "authentic"  - the names and phone numbers attached to recent emails criticizing the government on property prices all turned out to be fake. The latest attempt by PM Lee to cast aspersions on the credibility of the New Media comes in a time when there is a rising number of online petitions and Facebook groups set up by Singaporeans to express their unhappiness over some government policies. For example, an online petition was started two weeks ago by a Singaporean Gilbert Goh calling on Singapore employers to hire Singaporeans first. This was followed a week later by a Facebook group comprising of "virgin" Singapore voters who are clamoring to vote in the next general election. Some opposition politicians have also made use of online campaigns to advocate their political convictions. Singapore People Party's member Alex Tan started a Facebook group to vote out the PAP which has garnered more than 4,200 members so far. Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Secretary-General of the Reform Party jumped in the fray too by setting up a Facebook group to call on the PAP to abolish GRCs. With the rise of the New Media as a popular medium of communication among young Singaporeans, the PAP has been trying desperately hard to dismiss online views as not being "representative" of the majority of Singaporeans. Why should PM Lee care about the "authenticity" of the feedback he received anyway? After all, as his favorite minister Lim Swee Say put it bluntly in Parliament a month ago: "We (PAP) are DEAF to all criticisms."   EDITORS’ NOTE: Please join our Facebook discussion on this article here and invite your friends to do so as well to raise awareness among fellow Singaporeans.   Related articles: >> Astroturfers oppose Siew Kum Hong's re-nomination as NMP >> Astroturfers launch online petition to MOE to remove AWARE as sex education provider  Read More →

RSF给李显龙公开信

RSF给李显龙公开信

作者:中央社  27/03/2010 针对纽约时报公司支付名誉赔偿金给新加坡内阁资政李光耀,总理李显龙父子等人,无国界记者组织(RSF)对其在网站上发表公开信给李显龙,谴责他们的行为迫害新闻自由。 纽约时报公司因旗下“国际前锋论坛报”一篇“都是一家人”的文章,把李光耀父子列入“亚洲政治皇朝”名单,被认为影射李显龙非靠自己实力坐上总理之位,被李光耀,李显龙父子及国务资政吴作栋控告诽谤,支付 16万新元(新台币363万2000元)给李氏父子和吴作栋。 无国界记者组织秘书长朱利亚(Francois Julliard)在网站上发表一封给李显龙的公开信,批评李显龙和父亲只因为不喜欢某篇文章,再度因新加坡本地“顺从的司法体系”总是在李显龙或李家控 告外国媒体的所有案件中,以判决支持李显龙和李显龙的家庭,迫使外国媒体道歉,同时支付一大笔钱给李氏父子,这是一种双重惩罚。 这封公开信细数了李光耀,李显龙等新加坡高层透过诽谤诉讼控告外国媒体,和无理由停止延长居留签证以让外国记者被迫离开新加坡,以及新加坡新闻,通讯及艺术部对当地媒体和影片等艺术品进行审查等诸多损害言论自由的案例。 公开信谴责李光耀父子,多年来从事司法干扰行动,以防止外国媒体太接近而妨害了李光耀父子统治国家的利益,“这种行为严重且长期损害新加坡的新闻自由”。 公开信指李显龙在担任总理的6年来,虽然宣称赞成开放的社会,但却很少看到新加坡言论自由有所改善。 朱利亚在公开信中呼吁李光耀父子等人,停止对媒体和记者采取诽谤诉讼,修改刑法,废除针对媒体的监禁罪刑条文,修改国家安全法,停止让当局可因思想对人进行拘禁,以及修改有关出版限制的新闻法,同时放宽对影片制作的限制,且停止当局对媒体节目单独审查的权力等。 来源:http://iservice.libertytimes.com.tw  Read More →

《无国界记者组织》致李显龙公开信

《无国界记者组织》致李显龙公开信

译者:新加坡文献馆 李显龙总理 总理办公室 总统府 新加坡238823 巴黎2010年3月25日 尊敬的总理 又有一家外国的新闻机构被逼向你和你的父亲道歉以及赔偿一笔巨款,为的是发表了一篇你不喜欢的文章。这回是纽约时报公司 (New York Times Co) 成为双倍罚款的受害者,因为顺从的法庭一向来都在由你向外国传媒提出的司法诉讼上让你和你的家属获得有利判决。 在纽约时报公司之前,你成功的惩罚了远东经济论坛,亚洲金融网站,经济学人,国际先驱论坛报,亚洲华尔街日报;都由于报导了你国内的政治与经济状况。 由于受到诉讼的威胁纽约时报公司向你和你的父亲李光耀道歉,这是因为2月15日国际先驱论坛报,刊登了一篇由菲普力包林(弘宝灵)撰写的《全是一家人》。 除了道歉之外,这家美国传媒公司也必须支付114,000美元的赔偿。你的律师文达星说包林的文章违反了你们家庭与国际先驱论坛报之间的一份‘协议书’,这家公司在1994年也因为一篇文章《亚洲价值观的好处经不起考验》而遭判决赔偿一笔巨款。 如今已经停刊的远东经济论坛在上年头的11月,在拖延了长久的法律纠葛后,也支付你和你的父亲290,000美元的赔偿。虽然缺乏证据新加坡的法官在初审与上诉审讯时不考虑到新闻报道自由还是给予对你有利的判决。 无国界记者组织谴责你和你的父亲多年以来利用的司法骚扰,去阻止外国新闻媒体从近距离报道你如何治理你的国家。这将会对新加坡的新闻自由带来严重与长久的伤害。 你的政府持续不断的表示无法容忍外国记者是令人不安的表态。比如,上年头10月,本布兰德一名为经济学人和每日电讯报供稿的英国自由撰稿人,就遭拒绝入境签 证,以及采访在新加坡举行的亚太经合组织峰会的许可证。‘我被迫离开新加坡因为政府拒绝重批我的工作签证,对此政府亦无提出解释’,布兰德如是的告诉了无 国界记者组织。 但是,审查制度最终影响了本地传媒报道与本地艺术家的创作。比如,2009年10月,新闻与通讯部持续禁止由一名新加坡电影人施忠明制作的有关异议者赛扎哈里的记录片。可以在此观看这影片http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOI2… 在回应无国界记者组织发布的2009年报业自由指标报告中,新加坡位例175个国家中的第133名次,你的法律部长尚牟甘形容这份报告为‘荒唐’与‘脱离现实’。 很不幸的,现实情况指出我们的观点是对的。 自你担任总理的6年以来,你倡议‘开放’社会,在自由言论上却没有多少的改善。 我们由此觉得你的政府有必要立即着手进行一些措施。 1、停止诽谤诉讼,这是你和你的亲属用来对付那些用独立眼光去报道新加坡发展的新加坡和外国传媒。联合国的自由言论特别报告员说,总理,他的部长们和高级官僚们必须克制对记者们的文章与批评提出控诉。 2、修订刑事法以删除对报业法律上违规者的囚禁。 3、修订报业法令,特别是有关批准出版许可证的有关条文。目前的一些限制阻止了独立传媒的出现。电影法令也应该来得更宽松。 4,修改国家安全法令以便消除行政理由上的拘押,这种做法让有关当局基于个人的思想而将他逮捕囚禁。 5、重组媒体发展管理局,使到这个单位不再有权审查和单独的对电视节目与电影给予建议。 6、允许政府的对手和公民团体代表在不设局限下接触大众传媒。 7、保证报业控股和新传媒旗下的所有媒体享有社论自由。 8、把你们家庭的得自外国与本地传媒的全部赔款转移到一个由无国界记者有意设立的基金会以支持那些遭囚禁的记者们。 我们感到遗憾,你的政府同僚和你的父亲持续的认为有必要保证新加坡的稳定是控制传媒和维持严刑峻法的理由。一些非常尊重报业自由的国家,比如芬兰和挪威,是和平与繁荣的民主政体。言论自由不是政治动乱的源头,事实上,这恰好相反。 你延续了你父亲的传统,继续的骚扰和恐吓新闻媒体。其结果是,除了几个专注于新加坡的网站之外,你的国家内没有新闻单位可以去报道涉及政治情势的独立性新闻与资讯。 我们期望有幸和你面对面会谈,以讨论我们所观察到的现象,以及我们对保证新加坡报业自由的建议。 恭敬的, 朱利亚 《无国界记者组织》秘书长 来源:http://www.rsf.org/Open-letter-to-Prime-Minister-Lee,36832.html  Read More →

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