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The role of digital platforms in politics, media, and governance is growing. This case highlights how online spaces shape political accountability, free speech, and governance in Singapore.
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#DigitalRights #Singapore #PritamSingh
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As it happened: Pritam Singh fined maximum S$7,000 on each charge of lying to parliament
The Leader of the Opposition and Workers’ Party chief is appealing against his conviction and sentence for lying to a parliamentary committee over former MP Raeesah Khan’s case.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The role of digital platforms in politics, media, and governance is growing. This case highlights how online spaces shape political accountability, free speech, and governance in Singapore.
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#DigitalRights #Singapore #PritamSingh
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#DigitalRights #Singapore #PritamSingh
The trial relied on testimony and digital records as evidence.
This highlights how digital communications are used in legal & parliamentary investigations, raising concerns about data privacy, surveillance, and political oversight. #PrivacyRights #DigitalSurveillance
This highlights how digital communications are used in legal & parliamentary investigations, raising concerns about data privacy, surveillance, and political oversight. #PrivacyRights #DigitalSurveillance
February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The trial relied on testimony and digital records as evidence.
This highlights how digital communications are used in legal & parliamentary investigations, raising concerns about data privacy, surveillance, and political oversight. #PrivacyRights #DigitalSurveillance
This highlights how digital communications are used in legal & parliamentary investigations, raising concerns about data privacy, surveillance, and political oversight. #PrivacyRights #DigitalSurveillance
Singh’s conviction raises concerns about how opposition figures navigate digital spaces & whether free speech protections exist in practice. With GE2025 approaching, the impact is significant. #FreeSpeechSG #ParliamentSG
February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Singh’s conviction raises concerns about how opposition figures navigate digital spaces & whether free speech protections exist in practice. With GE2025 approaching, the impact is significant. #FreeSpeechSG #ParliamentSG
Workers’ Party Response: WP chair Sylvia Lim said the party respects the legal process but won’t comment further.
Singh has confirmed he will appeal the conviction & sentence in the High Court. #WorkersParty #PritamSingh #SGNews
Singh has confirmed he will appeal the conviction & sentence in the High Court. #WorkersParty #PritamSingh #SGNews
February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Workers’ Party Response: WP chair Sylvia Lim said the party respects the legal process but won’t comment further.
Singh has confirmed he will appeal the conviction & sentence in the High Court. #WorkersParty #PritamSingh #SGNews
Singh has confirmed he will appeal the conviction & sentence in the High Court. #WorkersParty #PritamSingh #SGNews
Singh remains eligible for GE2025.
The Elections Dept clarified that an MP is disqualified only if fined S$10,000+ per charge or sentenced to 1+ years in prison. Singh’s fines do not meet this threshold. #GE2025 #ElectionsSG #SingaporeElections
The Elections Dept clarified that an MP is disqualified only if fined S$10,000+ per charge or sentenced to 1+ years in prison. Singh’s fines do not meet this threshold. #GE2025 #ElectionsSG #SingaporeElections
February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Singh remains eligible for GE2025.
The Elections Dept clarified that an MP is disqualified only if fined S$10,000+ per charge or sentenced to 1+ years in prison. Singh’s fines do not meet this threshold. #GE2025 #ElectionsSG #SingaporeElections
The Elections Dept clarified that an MP is disqualified only if fined S$10,000+ per charge or sentenced to 1+ years in prison. Singh’s fines do not meet this threshold. #GE2025 #ElectionsSG #SingaporeElections
Sentencing: Singh received the maximum fine of S$7,000 per charge.
The judge stressed the need for truthfulness in parliamentary testimony to maintain public trust in governance. #SingaporeLaw #Accountability #WhatIsHappeningInSG
The judge stressed the need for truthfulness in parliamentary testimony to maintain public trust in governance. #SingaporeLaw #Accountability #WhatIsHappeningInSG
February 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Sentencing: Singh received the maximum fine of S$7,000 per charge.
The judge stressed the need for truthfulness in parliamentary testimony to maintain public trust in governance. #SingaporeLaw #Accountability #WhatIsHappeningInSG
The judge stressed the need for truthfulness in parliamentary testimony to maintain public trust in governance. #SingaporeLaw #Accountability #WhatIsHappeningInSG
The court ruled Singh gave false evidence in a parliamentary inquiry.
The judge accepted Khan’s claim that Singh told her to “take to the grave” the lie she told about accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police.
#SGPolitics #WorkersParty #ParliamentSG
The judge accepted Khan’s claim that Singh told her to “take to the grave” the lie she told about accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police.
#SGPolitics #WorkersParty #ParliamentSG
February 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The court ruled Singh gave false evidence in a parliamentary inquiry.
The judge accepted Khan’s claim that Singh told her to “take to the grave” the lie she told about accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police.
#SGPolitics #WorkersParty #ParliamentSG
The judge accepted Khan’s claim that Singh told her to “take to the grave” the lie she told about accompanying a sexual assault victim to the police.
#SGPolitics #WorkersParty #ParliamentSG
Political leaders worldwide increasingly rely on social media platforms for direct engagement and influence. #Cambodia #PoliticalAds #DigitalTransparency
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February 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Political leaders worldwide increasingly rely on social media platforms for direct engagement and influence. #Cambodia #PoliticalAds #DigitalTransparency
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Political influence through digital advertising is a growing trend.
The intersection of technology, governance, and electoral integrity continues to shape modern political landscapes. #PoliticalFunding #Cambodia #MetaAds
The intersection of technology, governance, and electoral integrity continues to shape modern political landscapes. #PoliticalFunding #Cambodia #MetaAds
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Political influence through digital advertising is a growing trend.
The intersection of technology, governance, and electoral integrity continues to shape modern political landscapes. #PoliticalFunding #Cambodia #MetaAds
The intersection of technology, governance, and electoral integrity continues to shape modern political landscapes. #PoliticalFunding #Cambodia #MetaAds
Meta tracks political ad spending, but its enforcement of transparency measures varies across different countries.
In Cambodia, where press freedom is limited, social media plays a central role in shaping public discourse and political visibility. #Meta #SocialMediaRegulation
In Cambodia, where press freedom is limited, social media plays a central role in shaping public discourse and political visibility. #Meta #SocialMediaRegulation
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Meta tracks political ad spending, but its enforcement of transparency measures varies across different countries.
In Cambodia, where press freedom is limited, social media plays a central role in shaping public discourse and political visibility. #Meta #SocialMediaRegulation
In Cambodia, where press freedom is limited, social media plays a central role in shaping public discourse and political visibility. #Meta #SocialMediaRegulation
Broader implications: Cambodia is not alone in using digital advertising for political influence.
Political leaders worldwide use paid social media campaigns to reach voters, raising questions about regulation and transparency. #DigitalDemocracy #TechAndPolitics
Political leaders worldwide use paid social media campaigns to reach voters, raising questions about regulation and transparency. #DigitalDemocracy #TechAndPolitics
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Broader implications: Cambodia is not alone in using digital advertising for political influence.
Political leaders worldwide use paid social media campaigns to reach voters, raising questions about regulation and transparency. #DigitalDemocracy #TechAndPolitics
Political leaders worldwide use paid social media campaigns to reach voters, raising questions about regulation and transparency. #DigitalDemocracy #TechAndPolitics
According to exiled political commentator Kim Sok, many of the ads focused on personal branding rather than government policies.
He argues that they did not emphasize policies that directly impact Cambodia’s economic and social issues. #CambodiaNews
He argues that they did not emphasize policies that directly impact Cambodia’s economic and social issues. #CambodiaNews
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
According to exiled political commentator Kim Sok, many of the ads focused on personal branding rather than government policies.
He argues that they did not emphasize policies that directly impact Cambodia’s economic and social issues. #CambodiaNews
He argues that they did not emphasize policies that directly impact Cambodia’s economic and social issues. #CambodiaNews
In 2023, Meta’s Oversight Board recommended suspending Hun Sen’s Facebook account after he made threats against political opponents.
However, Meta overruled the decision and allowed him to remain on the platform. #SocialMedia #DigitalPolitics
However, Meta overruled the decision and allowed him to remain on the platform. #SocialMedia #DigitalPolitics
February 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
In 2023, Meta’s Oversight Board recommended suspending Hun Sen’s Facebook account after he made threats against political opponents.
However, Meta overruled the decision and allowed him to remain on the platform. #SocialMedia #DigitalPolitics
However, Meta overruled the decision and allowed him to remain on the platform. #SocialMedia #DigitalPolitics
The ad spending began before Hun Manet officially became prime minister in August 2023.
His father, Hun Sen, ruled Cambodia for 38 years and was known for using Facebook as a political tool to communicate and attack opponents. #Meta #CambodiaPolitics
His father, Hun Sen, ruled Cambodia for 38 years and was known for using Facebook as a political tool to communicate and attack opponents. #Meta #CambodiaPolitics
February 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The ad spending began before Hun Manet officially became prime minister in August 2023.
His father, Hun Sen, ruled Cambodia for 38 years and was known for using Facebook as a political tool to communicate and attack opponents. #Meta #CambodiaPolitics
His father, Hun Sen, ruled Cambodia for 38 years and was known for using Facebook as a political tool to communicate and attack opponents. #Meta #CambodiaPolitics
Vietnam has tightened restrictions on press freedom & online speech. Rights organizations have raised concerns over increasing restrictions on free speech in Vietnam.
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#Vietnam #PressFreedom #DigitalRights #HumanRights #FreeHuyDuc
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#Vietnam #PressFreedom #DigitalRights #HumanRights #FreeHuyDuc
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February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Vietnam has tightened restrictions on press freedom & online speech. Rights organizations have raised concerns over increasing restrictions on free speech in Vietnam.
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#Vietnam #PressFreedom #DigitalRights #HumanRights #FreeHuyDuc
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#Vietnam #PressFreedom #DigitalRights #HumanRights #FreeHuyDuc
Reactions:
- Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders, and PEN America call for his immediate release.
- PEN America: “Silencing journalists stifles society’s right to seek truth.”
- Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders, and PEN America call for his immediate release.
- PEN America: “Silencing journalists stifles society’s right to seek truth.”
February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Reactions:
- Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders, and PEN America call for his immediate release.
- PEN America: “Silencing journalists stifles society’s right to seek truth.”
- Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders, and PEN America call for his immediate release.
- PEN America: “Silencing journalists stifles society’s right to seek truth.”
Legal Proceedings:
- Indictment completed in June 2024 by the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
- Case transferred to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.
- Indictment completed in June 2024 by the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
- Case transferred to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.
February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Legal Proceedings:
- Indictment completed in June 2024 by the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
- Case transferred to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.
- Indictment completed in June 2024 by the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
- Case transferred to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.
Why is he being prosecuted?
- Charged under Article 331 for allegedly “abusing democratic freedoms.”
- Accused of posting articles on Facebook (2015-2024) that "infringed upon state interests."
- Prosecutors claim his posts had a negative impact on security & social order.
- Charged under Article 331 for allegedly “abusing democratic freedoms.”
- Accused of posting articles on Facebook (2015-2024) that "infringed upon state interests."
- Prosecutors claim his posts had a negative impact on security & social order.
February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Why is he being prosecuted?
- Charged under Article 331 for allegedly “abusing democratic freedoms.”
- Accused of posting articles on Facebook (2015-2024) that "infringed upon state interests."
- Prosecutors claim his posts had a negative impact on security & social order.
- Charged under Article 331 for allegedly “abusing democratic freedoms.”
- Accused of posting articles on Facebook (2015-2024) that "infringed upon state interests."
- Prosecutors claim his posts had a negative impact on security & social order.
Who is he?
- 64-year-old journalist & author of The Winning Side.
- Has written for major Vietnamese newspapers.
#Vietnam #PressFreedom #FreeHuyDuc #HumanRights
- 64-year-old journalist & author of The Winning Side.
- Has written for major Vietnamese newspapers.
#Vietnam #PressFreedom #FreeHuyDuc #HumanRights
February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Who is he?
- 64-year-old journalist & author of The Winning Side.
- Has written for major Vietnamese newspapers.
#Vietnam #PressFreedom #FreeHuyDuc #HumanRights
- 64-year-old journalist & author of The Winning Side.
- Has written for major Vietnamese newspapers.
#Vietnam #PressFreedom #FreeHuyDuc #HumanRights
These people also face harassment online as well from believed-to-be state-sponsored cyber army or people with opposite political ideology. In terms of surveillance, 5 out of 8 countries have been found to have or likely have spyware technology in possession.
February 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
These people also face harassment online as well from believed-to-be state-sponsored cyber army or people with opposite political ideology. In terms of surveillance, 5 out of 8 countries have been found to have or likely have spyware technology in possession.
Regarding threats against critics and political opposition, judicial harassment widely occurred in 2023. This is not surprising as the situation is common in Southeast Asia where people are thrown into jail on a regular basis for what they say or do online.
February 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Regarding threats against critics and political opposition, judicial harassment widely occurred in 2023. This is not surprising as the situation is common in Southeast Asia where people are thrown into jail on a regular basis for what they say or do online.