"The Workers' Party opposes this bill," opposition leader Pritam Singh told parliament on Tuesday. "We do not agree that the executive should be the initial decision maker on matters surrounding false statements of fact."
SINGAPORE (May 8): Singapore's lone opposition party in parliament has said it will oppose a controversial fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms as a debate over the proposed legislation entered a second day on Wednesday.
The move is unlikely to derail the law, seen by some as giving government too much power and hindering free speech, although parliament is set to consider amendments that could narrow its scope before a final vote expected as soon as Wednesday.
