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Malaysia to scrap anti-fake news law once used against Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Malaysia is set to scrap an anti-fake news law that was once used to investigate Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during his election campaign.
October 10, 2019
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Singapore's controversial 'fake news' law comes into effect
SINGAPORE (Oct 2): A controversial “fake news” law in Singapore that critics worry will be used by authorities to clamp down on free speech took effect on Wednesday, according to the country’s gove
October 02, 2019
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Twitter, Facebook accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong protests
SAN FRANCISCO (Aug 20): Twitter and Facebook said on Monday they had dismantled a state-backed information operation originating in mainland China that sought to undermine
August 20, 2019
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Alarming lessons from Facebook's push to stop fake news in India
(May 21): The world’s largest election has become something of a test case in how technology giants handle fake news after years of scandal. It’s not working out so well.
May 21, 2019
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Singapore MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of fake news law despite dissent, debate
SINGAPORE (May 13): On May 8, at 10.20pm, after the longest Parliament sitting in Singapore to debate legislation, the city state passed a law that gives portfolio ministers — part of the group of
May 13, 2019
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Singapore opposition joins backlash against proposed fake news law
SINGAPORE (May 8): Singapore's lone opposition party in parliament has said it will oppose a controversial fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms as a
May 08, 2019
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Singapore's fake news bill set to become law in second half
(April 15): Singapore’s fake news laws will likely come into effect in the second half of this year, as the country joins the ranks of nations trying to curb the spread of online falsehoods.
April 15, 2019
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Online falsehoods bill elicits concern over ministerial powers but many see its use
SINGAPORE (Apr 8): People are more likely to share a false rumour than a fact, according to a study by the Ministry of Law.
April 08, 2019
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Singapore isn't waiting for Facebook to crack down on fake news
SINGAPORE (April 2): Singapore plans to introduce tough new laws to hold online outlets accountable for the spread of fake news, joining countries around the world in putting pressure on companies
April 02, 2019
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Singapore set to tackle spread of fake news with new laws
(Sept 20): Singapore will likely adopt strong laws empowering the government to swiftly disrupt the spread of fake news following the release of a parliamentary report today.
September 20, 2018