Singapore to Introduce New Law to Prevent Spread of Fake News
- Premier Lee says articles may be removed in extreme cases
- City-state lashed out at Facebook last year on online post
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Singapore is planning to introduce a law to halt the spread of “fake news,” asking websites to correct erroneous information or even remove articles in extreme cases, according to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The bill is expected to give more power to the government to hold online outlets more accountable if they’re deemed to have deliberately delivered false news. The measures will include requiring them to show corrections or display warnings about online falsehoods so that readers or viewers can see all sides and come to their own conclusions.