It is always an awkward task to ask for money but I am going to do it anyway. I have been contributing articles to The Online Citizen (TOC) for many years. Through its many incarnations, it has always remained steadfast in its commitment to deliver objective and accurate information to the Singaporean public because it believes in the public's right …
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In its report published on Wednesday (28 March), Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao reported on the proceedings of the Select Committee hearing 0n Tuesday (28 March) which had freelance journalist Kirsten Han, Howard Lee, former editor of online news sites, Ngiam Shih-tung, vice-president of MARUAH and me as chief editor of The Online Citizen, as witnesses to present oral evidence on deliberate falsehoods. It …
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Summary This submission argues that Singapore currently possesses more than enough existing laws to deal with falsehoods and their consequences that may affect citizens and therefore, no further legislation needs to be introduced at this time. Furthermore, “falsehoods” as described by the government are highly subjective. Indeed, statements made by the government can at times be also be described as …
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The Online Citizen has submitted its registration form to Infocomm Media Development Authority - IMDA at 3pm, Friday (23 Feb) in response to its demand to register with the agency to declare all source of fundings and to have the directors and editors to make statuary declaration of their responsibility to the upkeep of the site and content. IMDA has earlier sent …
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We refer to the Singapore Police Force (SPF)'s post, "FALSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST POLICE PUBLISHED BY THE ONLINE CITIZEN" published on its Facebook page on 18 March 2017, 10.11pm. SPF wrote: The Police are aware of the article “80-year-old wheelchair bound man accused of motorcycle theft by Singapore Police” and the allegations against the Police officers on the “The Online Citizen” …
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by Benjamin Cheah Today is a day of firsts. First time I visited a People’s Action Party (PAP) rally as a reporter. First time I saw my current Member of Parliament (MP) and former MPs. First time I got to ask them questions. First time I was evaded by a Cabinet minister. Tonight’s rally was graced by Dr Ahmad bin …
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