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Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

  • Singapore ordered Meta to restrict access to foreign Facebook posts before the May 3 election.
  • Singapore law prohibits foreigners from directing or influencing the nation's elections.
  • Authorities identified posts by an Australian citizen and two Malaysian politicians.
  • These posts encouraged citizens to vote based on racial and religious factors.
  • Authorities stated these posts interfered with domestic politics and could fracture social harmony.
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Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by three foreigners accused of trying to influence a national election early next month on racial and religious lines.

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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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