He then indicated that the most common reason why trust is eroding is because of the role of digital technology, and how bad news generally gets spread faster on social media, and how negative news are generally over exaggerated. He failed to mention that another reason is because bad and negative news gets widespread coverage now because governments cannot find a way to stop them from spreading like they do when social media was non-existent.
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Activists To Organize Event To Discuss POFMA, Is It More Harm Than Good?
A group of activists will be holding an event discussing the POFMA Bill and its impact on free speech in Singapore. Many people have been up in arms ever since the Bill was passed. Will it do more harm than good? Is it a means to curb fake news or is it only a tool to suppress free speech? What do you think?
Read More »NMPs Propose Amendments To Fake News Bill, Want To Have Independent Council To Oversee Decision Makers
3 NMPs have filed a Notice of Amendment to the POFMA in which they outlined various improvements they want to see in the Bill. They proposed that the relevant Minister must explain why something is considered a falsehood and why certain actions have to be taken. They also suggested for an independent council to oversee the decision-making process so that online falsehoods can be countered better and fairer. The next Parliament sitting is on 6 May. Will the people in power bother to listen? Singaporeans will wait and see.
Read More »Singaporeans Hold Hong Lim Park Speeches & Gather Signatures Against Fake News Bill, But Will They Make A Difference?
Singaporeans have expressed concerns over the proposed fake news law. Some will be taking part in an event at Hong Lim Park today while others have signed a document calling for the withdrawal of the bill. Everytime there are new changes, Singaporeans voice displeasure through petitions, speeches and discussions. Have conversations worked? Will they work? If the elites do not start listening to what people have to say, it is time Singaporeans wake up themselves and make a choice that will let us all be heard.
Read More »Change Is Coming As Former DPP Leader Benjamin Pwee Joined SDP In Recent Walkabout
Former DPP leader Benjamin Pwee joins SDP for recent walkabout.
Read More »Police Investigates Jolovan Wham For Holding Piece Of Paper In Front Of State Court
Police investigating Jolovan Wham for a photo of him holding a pice of A4 paper with the words "Drop the charges against Terry Xu and Daniel De Costa". He posed for the photo outside the State Court. Just because he is Jolovan Wham, any acts done by him is construed as an act against the Singapore Government.
Read More »Does increased healthcare spending mean increased healthcare funding?
Do you think our healthcare funding will improve with the increase in healthcare spending next time?
Read More »THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT FUTURE TAX ITS PEOPLE
'The Government has served notice that it is increasing personal taxes to ameliorate its coffers and that those earning higher wages should pay more.
Read More »ELITIST POLICIES THE CAUSE OF LOW FERTILITY RATE IN S’PORE?
Are elitist policies the root cause of the decline of our total fertility rate?
Read More »MRT NOT ABOUT MAKING MONEY, YET FARES STILL GO UP ALL THE TIME
It states that “Mr Khaw stated that he disagrees with Mr Low comment, saying that SMRT is not there to make money for the government. “There are easier ways to make money. You don’t have to use SMRT to make money,” he stated.”
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