SDP: FAP Traitors to Use New Regulation to Clamp Down in Internet During GE 2016

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[h=2]SDP: MDA regulations will curb online activity during
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June 9th, 2013 |

Author: YourSDP

The Media Development Authority’s (MDA) decision to regulate online news
sites is worrying in and of itself. Any attempt to curtail the flow of
information on the Internet in Singapore must be viewed with extreme
caution.

There is, however, another area of concern in this matter. The way that the
regulations are crafted will easily extend to cover websites and blogs during
elections.

In the lead up to general elections, Singaporeans look to alternative online
portals for political news and information. This drives up traffic for the
websites which can easily surpass the 50,000 monthly unique visitors mark that
the MDA has set as the trigger point for regulation.

The SDP relies on this website to help us disseminate information about the
SDP’s policies and candidates. In the weeks and months leading up to the polls,
the number of visits to our website increases significantly.

In the 2011 elections, the number of visitors went beyond the 50,000 mark. We
have every reason to expect this trend to intensify in the 2016 elections.

The requirement to put up the $50,000 bond will add to the already onerous
$16,000 election deposit that a party has to make for every candidate. The
playing field will be further tilted.

The decision to impose restrictions on Internet news will only frustrate
Singaporeans’ desire for the development of a viable alternative to the PAP. It
is regrettable that instead of abiding by the people’s wishes, the Government
has instituted measures that will further stymie the progress of democracy in
Singapore.

Our nation is at a crossroads. Our economy has reached a stage where it needs
an open society that will foster innovative thinking and spur entrepreneurial
activity. Without them, Singapore cannot compete with the best the world offers.
If the PAP continues with its heavy-handed approach towards governance,
Singapore will continue to remain unimaginative and conformist. These traits
will not propel us forward.

For the good of our people’s future, we repeat our call for the Government to
rescind the MDA regulations and leave the Internet free from Government
interference.

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Singapore Democrats

 

[Leongsam]

Our nation is at a crossroads. Our economy has reached a stage where it needs
an open society that will foster innovative thinking and spur entrepreneurial
activity. Without them, Singapore cannot compete with the best the world offers.
If the PAP continues with its heavy-handed approach towards governance,
Singapore will continue to remain unimaginative and conformist. These traits
will not propel us forward.

The Democrats are a load of hot air as usual. China has very strict controls over the internet but that hasn't prevented it from becoming the world's second largest economy.

In fact, internet censorship has kept China stable and strong.

 

[myfoot123]

The Democrats are a load of hot air as usual. China has very strict controls over the internet but that hasn't prevented it from becoming the world's second largest economy.

In fact, internet censorship has kept China stable and strong.

China has more freedom than Singapore. You want cheap and good stuff, think china.
On the other hand, why don't you use North Korea for your silly example of internet and msm censorship and control. Singapore is not too far from North's korea style of govt.

 

[Leongsam]

China has more freedom than Singapore. You want cheap and good stuff, think china.
On the other hand, why don't you use North Korea for your silly example of internet and msm censorship and control. Singapore is not too far from North's korea style of govt.

You obviously know jack shit about what goes on in China.

More than 2600 sites are blocked in China including the top 10 ranked sites in the world Google, youtube, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot etc

 

[scroobal]

21 years on and the articles have the same style albeit framed with progressive fonts and styles. These articles are similar to foreign NGOs and aimed at western audiences. These do not capture the attention of locals. SDP has to decide if they are representing Singaporeans or hoping to get paid invitations to first world country NGO events.

VW and PT don't write in this manner.

 

[escher]

You obviously know jack shit about what goes on in China.

More than 2600 sites are blocked in China including the top 10 ranked sites in the world Google, youtube, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot etc

And the way you write show you know jack shit of China as well.
Compared to Singapore, China is a beacon of democracy and human rights shining away.
Go live with that.

 

[watchman8]

The Democrats are a load of hot air as usual. China has very strict controls over the internet but that hasn't prevented it from becoming the world's second largest economy.

In fact, internet censorship has kept China stable and strong.

China is second largest economy by virtue of size. The country has almost five times more people than USA, of course the GDP is going to dwarf many other countries. I dare say that strict Internet controls will prevent china from ever reaching top 30 in terms of GDP per capita.