It is the latest criticism from the tech giant over the legislation in the country. FMTNews Facebook
SINGAPORE: Facebook said Monday Singapore’s use of an online misinformation law is “severe” and risks stifling free speech, after the company was again forced to block a page in the city-state.
The site was ordered to erect a banner flagging it was false – but it refused, and Facebook was ordered to block access to the site’s page in Singapore. “Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, and we work hard to protect and defend this important civil liberty around the world.”
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