Artists hail Copyright Act changes but say more protection of creator rights needed

Architectural photographer Darren Soh and visual artist Christine Lok. PHOTOS: CY KONG, KEILO PHOTOGRAPHY
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SINGAPORE - Architectural photographer Darren Soh gets annoyed when people use his photos on their online platforms without crediting him.

"I keep getting my images ripped off - mainly by property agents who use them to sell properties. People just lift them off the Internet," grumbles Soh, 45, who regularly uploads his work on social media.

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