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Singapore 'streaming pirates' get in the crosshairs of Hollywood lobbyists

Published Mon, Dec 4, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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SINGAPORE, which prides itself on being a haven for law and order, is being called a haven for pirating copyrighted programming by entertainment titans such as Walt Disney, HBO, the National Basketball Association and the English Premier League.

Viewers in the city-state buy legitimate set-top boxes that also allow unauthorised streaming of thousands of movies, TV shows and live sporting events, said the Coalition Against Piracy.

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