Facebook tightens political ad rules in Singapore as election looms


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 26 Sep 2019

The new rules require those who want to run ads about social issues, elections or politics in Singapore to confirm their identity and location, and disclose who is responsible for the advertisement. — Reuters

SINGAPORE: Social media giant Facebook Inc said on Sept 26 it had implemented new rules for political advertisements in Singapore ahead of an election in the city-state expected within months.

The new rules require those who want to run ads about social issues, elections or politics in Singapore to confirm their identity and location, and disclose who is responsible for the advertisement.

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