Singapore’s High Commissioner refutes The Economist’s allegations of CPIB’s lack of independence, but without a POFMA direction

In a diplomatic counter, Singapore’s High Commissioner to the UK, Mr Lim Thuan Kuan, has refuted allegations made by The Economist, questioning the CPIB’s independence. In defence of Singapore’s anti-corruption mechanisms, he cited constitutional safeguards and a commitment to thorough investigations. Intriguingly, Singapore’s government chose this diplomatic route, rather than issuing a POFMA directive – a law previously used to counter foreign ‘falsehoods’ – as it has done in similar past instances.

News publishers face declining Facebook referrals amid Meta’s shift from news

Facebook’s referral traffic to news publishers has seen a significant decline due to possible algorithm changes and ongoing legal disputes regarding remuneration for news content.

Is CNA downplaying and omitting key issues in ministers’ Ridout estate rentals?

Opinion: CNA’s coverage of Ministers’ black-and-white house rentals raises questions due to noticeable omissions regarding potential code of conduct violations and property modifications.

UK should make Hong Kong release of Jimmy Lai ‘priority’: son

Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, calls on Britain to prioritize his father’s release, emphasizing the need for action against China’s suppression of dissent in Hong Kong.

Censorship concerns arise as Lianhe Zaobao’s article of Biden’s remark on Xi blocked in Hong Kong

Censorship concerns arise as a Lianhe Zaobao’s article calling Xi Jinping a “dictator” is allegedly blocked in Hong Kong, along with Tiananmen massacre-related content.

SPH Media Group reports alleged circulation fraud to police and initiates major reforms

SPH Media Group has filed a police report following an audit that flagged potential violations related to the company’s overstated circulation numbers, promising full cooperation with the ensuing investigation.

RSF demands Singapore’s minister K. Shanmugam withdraw ‘correction instructions’ on Asia Sentinel

RSF criticizes Singapore’s blocking of California-based Asia Sentinel, highlighting government’s increasing control over media and controversial use of the Prevention From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.

Kirsten Han raises concerns over RISJ’s 2023 Digital News Report and its lack of context about Singapore’s media landscape

Journalist Kirsten Han criticizes the 2023 Digital News Report for its portrayal of Singapore’s media landscape, echoing Maria Ressa’s concerns about the report’s potentially harmful impact on independent media organizations and its inadequate depiction of Singapore’s press freedom situation and political context.

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa: Reuters Institute report provides ‘weapons’ to governments attacking free media

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa criticizes the Reuters Institute, claiming its flawed research endangers journalists and aids governments in undermining free media, especially in the global south.

Digital News Report 2023: Emerging dominance of alternative media and shifting trust dynamics in Singapore

Singapore’s news consumption is pivoting, with digital-native Mothership overtaking traditional outlets in usage, social media platforms gaining traction for news, and trust dynamics undergoing significant shifts, according to the Digital News Report 2023.