Singapore is joining a growing number of territories that have enacted or proposed laws to regulate online content. The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) said that how harmful online content can be amplified on social media services are the focus of proposed rules to enhance online safety for users. The new rules include requiring designated social media platforms to implement community standards and content moderation processes to minimise users’ risk of exposure to damaging online content. The MCI said Singapore is not immune to online harm such as religiously or racially offensive content that can incite religious intolerance and prejudice racial harmony here, as well as abusive online behaviour. The ministry said it will continue to work closely with social media services to develop regulations fit for Singapore’s socio-cultural context.
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