Singapore enforces law to tackle fake online election ads


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SINGAPORE (Xinhua): The Singapore Elections (Integrity of Online Advertising) (Amendment) Act, enacted in October 2024, officially came into operation on Wednesday, as the nation prepares for its next general election, which must be held by November 2025.

The law updates previous election acts to address the rising threat of fake online advertisements, particularly those featuring digitally manipulated or falsified content about candidates.

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