Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post in test of 'fake news' laws

Facebook said in a statement that it was reviewing a request from the Singapore government, but declined to comment further.

SINGAPORE: Singapore instructed Facebook on Friday to publish a correction on a user's social media post under a new "fake news" law, raising fresh questions about how the company will adhere to government requests to regulate content.

The government said in a statement that it had issued an order requiring Facebook "to publish a correction notice" on a Nov. 23 post which contained accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.