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Draft law against online falsehoods proposes jail of up to 10 years

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Published Mon, Apr 1, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THOSE who spread online falsehoods with a malicious intent to harm public interest could face jail terms of up to 10 years, under a draft law designed to protect society from fake news.

    Internet platforms including social media sites like Facebook will also be required to act swiftly to limit the spread of falsehoods by displaying corrections alongside such posts, or removing them.

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