Singapore cracks down on network of 95 social media accounts for falsehoods
Singapore is cracking down on 95 social media accounts from a foreign network that has been spreading falsehoods about the country. Under its foreign interference laws, its Home Affairs Ministry has ordered five social media platforms to block the accounts from being accessible to its residents. The ministry says the network's coordinated action, and history of using Singapore to push its agenda, could harm social cohesion. Sabrina Ng finds out more.
Singapore is cracking down on 95 social media accounts from a foreign network that has been spreading falsehoods about the country. Under its foreign interference laws, its Home Affairs Ministry has ordered five social media platforms to block the accounts from being accessible to its residents. The ministry says the network's coordinated action, and history of using Singapore to push its agenda, could harm social cohesion. Sabrina Ng finds out more.