Laws already exists to regulate news websites
The Media Development Authority (MDA) now requires annual licensing of news websites that fit certain criteria and a performance bond of $50,000 ("MDA rolls out licence scheme for news websites"; last Wednesday). We note that this approach to regulating information and discussion in cyberspace is similar to what has already...
Singapore imposes licensing fees on news websites
(30 May) Singapore's plan to impose licensing fees on news websites will further stifle the press in the city-state's already claustrophobic media atmosphere, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. "These licensing fees shut another door to public discussion," said Bob Dietz, CPJ's Asia program coordinator. "The...
MDA clarifies its new website licensing rules
Much has been discussed about recent changes to the licensing framework for news sites and we thank you for your comments. We thought it would be useful to clear the air by highlighting some key facts of our current media regulations. 1. The licensing framework only applies to sites that focus on reporting Singapore news and...
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