Straits Times article lists the examples of foreign interference in Sg but omits the most dangerous one

[Rogue Trader]

A history of foreign interference in Singapore​

Justin Ong and Lim Min Zhang
PUBLISHED SEP 25, 2021, 5:00 AM SGT

Here's a recap of major incidents in Singapore from the 1970s to today.

1971​

Shutting down of Eastern Sun newspaper​

- Eastern Sun was an English language daily run by Mr Aw Kow, who started it with HK$6 million he borrowed from a communist news agency from China based in Hong Kong.

- The newspaper shut down in 1971 after its arrangement with the communist news agency was exposed by the Government.

The vacated editorial office of Eastern Sun. ST PHOTO: JUNID JUANI

The vacated editorial office of Eastern Sun. ST PHOTO: JUNID JUANI

Expulsion of foreign journalists​

- Singapore expelled three foreign reporters working for the Singapore Herald newspaper, which had the then Malaysian High Commissioner to Australia as one of its primary investors.

- The paper was accused of spreading misinformation to stir feelings against Singapore’s national service policy.

More than 4,000 workers led by National Trades Union Congress leaders attended a rally against American interference in Singapore’s politics. PHOTO: ST FILE

1988​

Expulsion of American diplomat Hank Hendrickson​

- The US Embassy official had asked then Law Society president and former solicitor-general Francis Seow to lead a group of lawyers to contest elections against the People’s Action Party.

- Mr Seow later admitted that he visited the US State Department in Washington to meet Mr Hendrickson’s superior, who assured him of refuge in the US if he ran into difficulties with the Singapore Government.

2016​

Comments on impounding of Terrex vehicles in Hong Kong​

- Nine Singapore Armed Forces Terrex infantry carrier vehicles that were en route to Singapore from Taiwan were impounded at Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung Container Terminal.

- Several Singapore businessmen and former MPs expressed concern over strained ties with China and urged the Government not to anger Beijing. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore’s overall interests must come first.

Nine Terrex vehicles were impounded and stored at an open-air storage yard of a Hong Kong Customs storage facility in Tuen Mun. PHOTO: MINDEF

Nine Terrex vehicles were impounded and stored at an open-air storage yard of a Hong Kong Customs storage facility in Tuen Mun. PHOTO: APPLE DAILY

2017​

Expulsion of academic Huang Jing​

- An American citizen who was originally from China, Dr Huang Jing was with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy when he was accused of being in contact with foreign intelligence groups and agents.

- The Ministry of Home Affairs said he had used his position at the school to engage prominent and influential Singaporeans, tried to influence senior public officials in Singapore and change its foreign policy, as well as recruit others to help him.

PHOTO: ST FILE

2018​

Experts warn of threat of foreign disinformation campaigns​

- During consultations for Singapore’s fake news law, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, experts warned of the risk of Singapore being a target for disinformation campaigns from abroad.

- The select committee report said “foreign disinformation has likely occurred and can be expected to occur in Singapore”, partly because of the country’s digital connectedness which allows foreign actors easy reach to wide segments of the population.

PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

2018-2019​

Spike in critical comments during tensions with Malaysia​

- Online posts on social media, made by anonymous accounts, sought to create an artificial impression of opposition to Singapore’s positions.

- They came amid disputes with Malaysia over airspace and maritime issues in late 2018 which strained bilateral relations.

 

[Rogue Trader]

How come they pretend Ceca isn't a national security issue? Ah nehs take over hr positions and the whole organisation is gone

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

How come they pretend Ceca isn't a national security issue? Ah nehs take over hr positions and the whole organisation is gone

yep dbs mediacock are all indian run and prot3ct ceca interests

 

[Loofydralb]

Really? Foreign interference is the most dangerous?
How clever of them diverting the danger elsewhere.
The biggest danger of all is the elected representative of the people instituting policies that are not in the interest and detrimental to the well being of the citizens. And continuously suppressing the ability of the poorest to climb out of their predicament.
For eg
CECA!

 

[borom]

Why write an article NOW when there is no foreign threat?
What Defcon are we on?
Instead of writing details of how PAP mismanaged the covid pandemic they are trying to divert attention away from PAP's failure.
No different from making a FTA into a racial issue.
Any writeup on how much Temasek/GIC lost in Evergrande and the chinese stocks recently?

 

[Splendicker]

This news released on the day of China FM Wang Yi visiting SG, telling China we are at all time alert in foreign interference, don't play play okay.

 

[rushifa666]

Why write an article NOW when there is no foreign threat?
What Defcon are we on?
Instead of writing details of how PAP mismanaged the covid pandemic they are trying to divert attention away from PAP's failure.
No different from making a FTA into a racial issue.
Any writeup on how much Temasek/GIC lost in Evergrande and the chinese stocks recently?

You are not even following the news are you? The great foriegn inteference act is next. We dont have 911 so cannot patriot act. Every imaginary enenmy also pull up. They shoukd say russian hacking also

 

[Rogue Trader]

You are not even following the news are you? The great foriegn inteference act is next. We dont have 911 so cannot patriot act. Every imaginary enenmy also pull up. They shoukd say russian hacking also

Yup they are "selling" the imminent passing of the foreign interference act. I wonder how that's going to make any difference with the current powerful internal security bills we have today

 

[JohnTan]

How come they pretend Ceca isn't a national security issue? Ah nehs take over hr positions and the whole organisation is gone

We already had a 13 hour marathon long debate in parliament recently over this CECA issue. PAP has already debunked this myth.

 

[batman1]

Even the kachang putih man also asked why PAP fight so hard to protect the CECAs ?

 

[rushifa666]

Where is muthu when we need him?

 

[laksaboy]

The pappies pride Sinkieland as a global city... and they do not like 'foreign interference'.

 

[nayr69sg]

They do not like interference period. The "foreign" is to make it sound more acceptable.

 

[nirvarq]

Pinky has a AMDK dick in his mouth (for Termasick Pfizer shares) and CECAS (for Properties/Jobs & GST) in his @$$ permanently due to HerJink nepotism riding her all this time. Is these even a need for debate while 80% @$$WIPES vaxxers kena played out wholesale and Political 'B' team oppo Gumlan stlye suck it up ......

Swee bo Song bo ? ~~ ! /roflmao :P <3

 

[syed putra]

How come they pretend Ceca isn't a national security issue? Ah nehs take over hr positions and the whole organisation is gone

Ceca's are not security threats. Tiongs are.
Ceca's are contributors to the economy.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Ceca's are not security threats. Tiongs are.
Ceca's are contributors to the economy.

Cecas devalue the sg economy by doing substandard work and gatekeep vital job roles for their own.

Now that you've brought up the economy, Malays are haven't been pulling their own weight since ancient times. Maybe ........

 

[mahjongking]

We already had a 13 hour marathon long debate in parliament recently over this CECA issue. PAP has already debunked this myth.

did you count how many of your favourite chobolans minister slept thru the debate?

 

[birdie69]

How come they pretend Ceca isn't a national security issue? Ah nehs take over hr positions and the whole organisation is gone

It is not considered as foreign interference as there is no national security concern, even though it concerns our local job security

 

[nayr69sg]

Maybe foreign as in "non-PAP"

You guys thought it meant outside Singapore?

 

[red amoeba]

How come never mention Michael fay ? How about the Dutch drug mastermind that went scot free due to threat from AMDK ?