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Pofma correction

S’pore orders access to MalaysiaNow to be blocked after website fails to comply with Pofma direction

The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.
The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.

Pofma correction order issued to MalaysiaNow over article about drug courier’s treatment

In its statement on Oct 9, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the Pofma direction was to address two false statements of fact.
In its statement on Oct 9, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the Pofma direction was to address two false statements of fact.

Bag brand Aupen, founder issued Pofma order for false claims against S’pore’s IP office

Mr Nicholas Tan published his comments amid a potential trademark dispute in the US between his handbag brand Aupen and Target.
Mr Nicholas Tan published his comments amid a potential trademark dispute in the US between his handbag brand Aupen and Target.

Pofma correction notice issued to TikTok user over comments on Chinese community leadership course

TikTok user Jay Ish'haq Rajoo has since put up the correction notice, as well as deleted the original video, although it is unclear when he did so.
TikTok user Jay Ish'haq Rajoo has since put up the correction notice, as well as deleted the original video, although it is unclear when he did so.

Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued Pofma order over falsehoods on hiring of foreign auxiliary police officers

Agencies have been communicating with Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam since April and have invited him to assist with the investigations.
Agencies have been communicating with Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam since April and have invited him to assist with the investigations.

Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued Pofma order over claim that Govt uses land sales to boost reserves

Agencies have been communicating with Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam since April and have invited him to assist with the investigations.
Agencies have been communicating with Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam since April and have invited him to assist with the investigations.

Pofma orders issued to The Online Citizen, YouTube channel over Ridout Road property claims

Both publications are required to publish correction notices on their original publications and related social media posts.
Both publications are required to publish correction notices on their original publications and related social media posts.

East Asia Forum website blocked in Singapore again for non-compliance with Pofma order

CMG20240826-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / POFMA [SPH] 防止网络假信息和网络操纵法令 Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 更正指示 / ARAHAN POFMA /  Kementerian Ehwal Dalam Negeri (MHA)
CMG20240826-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / POFMA [SPH] 防止网络假信息和网络操纵法令 Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 更正指示 / ARAHAN POFMA /  Kementerian Ehwal Dalam Negeri (MHA)

East Asia Forum issued Pofma order over multiple false statements relating to S’pore governance

The Pofma office said on Jan 22 that it has directed the platform to put up a correction notice for the article.
The Pofma office said on Jan 22 that it has directed the platform to put up a correction notice for the article.

Bloomberg issued Pofma order over article on good class bungalow transactions in S’pore

Under the correction direction, Bloomberg will have to insert a notice with a link to the Government’s clarification on the article on its website and its social media posts.
Under the correction direction, Bloomberg will have to insert a notice with a link to the Government’s clarification on the article on its website and its social media posts.

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