Singapore blocks foreign-linked websites, warns against ‘hostile’ disinformation


A view of the skyline in Singapore. The country on Oct 22 blocked access to 10 websites linked to foreign actors which the government said could be used to mount ‘hostile’ disinformation campaigns against the city-state. — Reuters

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Oct 22 blocked access to 10 websites linked to foreign actors which the government said could be used to mount “hostile” disinformation campaigns against the city-state.

The move comes as Singapore prepares for elections to be held before November next year.

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