Singapore wields fake-news law against opposition

Rival party leader accuses government of stifling dissent ahead of election

20191225N Lim Tean correction

The Singapore government's website rebutted claims in a Facebook post by Lim Tean, head of the opposition People's Voice party.

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- In the less than three months since Singapore implemented legislation cracking down on "fake news," the government has mostly targeted opposition parties with demands for corrections, raising concerns about fairness and transparency ahead of a general election expected next year.

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