Singapore News Alternative: Singapore moves to curb popular news website ahead of elections

Singapore moves to curb popular news website ahead of elections

Reuters, 12 Jan 2011

(Reuters) - Singapore plans to impose restrictions on a liberal, popular news website in what appears to be an attempt to prevent it from becoming a political force in general elections Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong may call this year.
The Prime Minister's Office plans to designate "The Online Citizen" (www.onlinecitizen.com) as a "political association," which means the website is barred from supporting any political party or candidate in local elections. Full story

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