Select Committee to examine fake news threat in Singapore

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said Singapore is susceptible to disinformation campaigns trying to interfere with democratic processes, destabilise societies and undermine institutions.
Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said Singapore is susceptible to disinformation campaigns trying to interfere with democratic processes, destabilise societies and undermine institutions.PHOTO: YOUTUBE/GOV.SG

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