Background Singapore’s government uses restrictive laws, political ties to the judiciary, and ownership and intimidation of the media to suppress dissenting opinion and opposition to the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). Provisions of the Internal Security Act (ISA), the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)...

The Media Development Authority of Singapore has banned a gay Web site, and fined a second one. The MDA claims to block 100 Web sites as a symbolic move, though ONI's research found only eight were filtered. ...

ONI has released a study on Internet Filtering in Singapore. The Republic of Singapore is an economic leader in Southeast Asia, with a vibrant information and communications technologies sector; however, the state maintains strong formal and informal controls over the information...

PDF Version 1. Executive Summary 2. Political, Technical, and Legal Context in Singapore A. Sensitive / Controversial Topics for Media Coverage B. Internet Infrastructure and Access C. General Media Regulation D. Internet Access Regulation E. Internet Content...