Asia Times Online
24 Apr 2008
SINGAPORE - When Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently suggested in an interview that his government would consider relaxing regulations governing the Internet, some read his candid comments as an admission of defeat.
It remains unclear what precise changes might be in the cards, but that Lee's highly centralized and controlling government's rendition of news and events is openly being challenged by the digital revolution is clear for all Web surfers to see. As is the growing clout of critical bloggers, which, judging by Malaysia's recent experience, some believe could influence future election results in Singapore.
"The next general election is three, four years away. There will definitely be new developments in new media," he added,
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