Social media • Is it time to rein in unfettered, unfiltered online comments?
The Straits Times|May 02, 2022
The perception that there is limited freedom of speech and expression in Singapore is easily dispelled if one looks at the comments responding to articles posted by local mainstream media outlets on social media.
Anthony Lim, Thiam Poh
Social media • Is it time to rein in unfettered, unfiltered online comments?

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