Yahoo! News Singapore, 5 Jun 2013Even prior to the new licensing regime, Yahoo! was already bound to comply with the Media Development Authority’s Internet Code of Practice -- a key guideline that complements our own internal editorial policies around what is suitable for our audience. Further regulation is redundant. And as the past few days have shown, it creates confusion and unsettles both users, as well as the media industry that Singapore has tried so hard to cultivate.
It is important to reiterate that regulations and guidelines remain meaningful and do not become a tool that restricts freedom of expression and genuine debate. We need to preserve this fine balance and Yahoo! continues to champion this critical aspect of Internet freedom. Full story
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