TOC Questions Unequal Treatment of Instagram Account Under POFMA The Online Citizen (TOC) has raised concerns over the declaration of its Instagram account as a Declared Online Location (DOL) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). This move has sparked questions about potential selective enforcement of the law, particularly in comparison to…
Service Providers Take Action Following Public Complaints and Non-Conformance with Community Guidelines Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has recently announced that several service providers have taken action in response to public complaints and issues related to non-compliance with community guidelines. This move comes as a response to increasing concerns over the content being offered…
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Responds to Allegations of Inhumane Treatment Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) issued a statement on 21 Oct in response to allegations made by a patient regarding being forcibly restrained and injected without consent. The hospital acknowledged the seriousness of the claims but also emphasized the importance of avoiding false accusations and…
City Police Chief Emphasizes Importance of Public Cooperation for Event Safety City Police Chief Fadil Marsus recently issued a statement urging the public to cooperate in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of an upcoming event. In his address, Chief Marsus emphasized the importance of respecting event routes and maintaining civilian safety throughout the duration…
Singapore Court Acquits Women Accused of Organizing Pro-Palestinian Procession A Singapore district court recently acquitted three women who were accused of organizing a pro-Palestinian procession outside the Istana. The presiding judge, John Ng, ruled that the women could not have known that the route they took was restricted. Judge Ng also noted that the accused…
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Rescues Man Trapped in Vehicle The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department recently responded to an emergency where a man was trapped in his vehicle. The incident occurred in the state of Selangor, Malaysia, and required swift action from the rescue team. Emergency Response Upon receiving the distress call, the Selangor…
Singapore Democratic Party Leader Challenges Minister K Shanmugam to Public Debate on Identity Politics Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) leader Chee Soon Juan has issued a challenge to Minister K Shanmugam for a public debate on the topic of identity politics in Singapore. The challenge comes in response to Shanmugam’s recent parliamentary statement cautioning against racial…
US Acknowledges South Korea’s $350 Billion Financial Package Impact on Foreign Exchange Market The United States has taken note of the potential impact of South Korea’s substantial $350 billion financial package on the foreign exchange market in Seoul. The large-scale monetary injection is expected to bring significant changes to the economic landscape in South Korea…
Arne Slot Comments on Florian Wirtz’s Performance in the Premier League In a recent interview, Arne Slot, the manager of the Premier League team, addressed the performance of Florian Wirtz since his high-profile transfer. Slot mentioned that Wirtz has been unfortunate in not securing a goal or assist in the Premier League matches he has…
Temasek Denies Links to Prince Holding Group Singaporean state investor Temasek has refuted any connections to Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian company allegedly involved in a scam ring. The denial comes in response to a report by Bloomberg that suggested ties between Temasek and the implicated group. Temasek categorically stated that it had no relationship…