Privatisation of SMRT leads to poor governance, enriches PAP cronies
Poor governance at SMRT should worry Singaporeans. After throwing billions in tax dollars at SMRT – prior to privatization – the company has become more opaque and no longer discloses material information in its annual report. In fact, SMRT has engaged in selective reporting to paint a picture of rising maintenance expenditure,...
Dr Toh Chin Chye did not ask Govt to enact new laws to tackle ‘fake news’
Dr Toh Chin Chye Early in Jan this year, Parliament set up the Select Committee on Deliberate Online Falsehoods to examine matters with regard to "fake news". Among the various matters, the committee is supposed to propose any specific measures, including legislation, that should be taken to tackle "fake news", especially...
Law on “fake news” could be used as a tool to persecute voices contrary to what the ruling party allows
I have been following the recent updates coming out of Parliament on the Select Committee on fake news. This committee was formed with the intention to seek public opinion on how Singapore can prevent and combat deliberate online falsehoods (DOF) and whether any measures, including legislation, that should be taken. Photo: CNA The terms...
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