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NTUC designated ‘politically significant person’ under Singapore’s foreign interference law

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NTUC designated ‘politically significant person’ under Singapore’s foreign interference law

THIRD ORGANISATION TO BE DESIGNATED PSP Singapore’s foreign interference law is aimed at strengthening the government’s ability to prevent, detect and disrupt foreign interference in domestic politics. The Bill was passed in parliament in October 2021 after a lengthy debate. Political parties, political office holders, Members of Parliament, election candidates and their agents are among … Read more

Commentary: Singapore must stand together to combat the likes of Guo Wengui and his disinformation network

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Commentary: Singapore must stand together to combat the likes of Guo Wengui and his disinformation network

WHAT SINGAPORE CAN DO The threat of hostile information campaigns is insidious as it does not manifest in physical or visible forms, and spreads rapidly on social media and other digital platforms that have become increasingly ubiquitous thanks to mobile and other forms of technology. As such, the countermeasures to address such a low-cost and … Read more

Singapore ‘collateral damage’ in exiled tycoon’s attacks against Chinese government: Analysts

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Singapore ‘collateral damage’ in exiled tycoon’s attacks against Chinese government: Analysts

Assoc Prof Singh said threat actors could be testing how strong the new PM is, how compact and united the new fourth-generation leadership team is, and at the societal level, to target the Chinese community in Singapore, especially those who became new citizens here. “More important is the sense of insecurity for Singapore, at a … Read more