Bernama.com
19 Aug 2008
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Learning from the recent political experiences of many countries including Malaysia, Singapore has decided to remove some of the shackles that have restricted freedom of expression of its citizens.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the government wanted to 'liberalise' the people in keeping up with the changing times and the advent of Internet which had already penetrated Singapore society.
Speaking in a televised address in conjunction with Singapore's 43rd National Day Rally Monday night, Lee said for a start, the government might allow public demonstrations but at a pre-determined location at the Speakers Corner in Hong Lim Park here, and the broadcast of political documentaries and films.
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