Scoop News, 9 May 2011Singapore, May 8 - By far this General Election has been the most dramatic in years and for the first time there has been a shift in the political climate. Social Media has played a huge part in this as it has allowed open discussion in an island state of five million inhabitants where debating is rarely allowed or engaged in officially.
It is a known fact that the national daily, The Straits Times, published by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) although not run or controlled by the governing Peoples Action Party (PAP), aligns itself with the party’s ideals and decisions. This is mostly due to ‘erring on the side of caution’. So nine times out of 10, daily coverage, more so during the General Election swings towards the Government. Full story
