Requiring publishers to put out the truth alongside falsehoods promotes transparency
We refer to Ms Carol Yuen Ai Zhen’s letter “Building trust is the most effective way to curb spread of falsehoods” (Feb 2).
We refer to Ms Carol Yuen Ai Zhen’s letter “Building trust is the most effective way to curb spread of falsehoods” (Feb 2).
Ms Yuen appears to have misunderstood the Government’s intention.
The Government does not seek to protect itself from harassment, nor does it intend to amend the Protection from Harassment Act to do so.
The key question is this: When falsehoods are being disseminated in the public sphere, should the publishers of these falsehoods also be required to set out the true facts, as directed by the Courts?
This cannot be objectionable. Requiring a publisher to put out the truth alongside the falsehood promotes transparency and freedom of speech. Readers will then be able to better form their own opinions. This can only strengthen constructive public exchange in Singapore.
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