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Social media platforms must verify advertisers’ identities under new Singapore code

Failure to comply is a criminal offence under the Online Criminal Harms Act, which may result in fines of up to $1 million.

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must also prevent advertisements suspected of being linked to scams from being published on their platforms.

Luxury eldercare from $8k to over $13k a month at Singapore’s first private assisted living project 

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