New Singapore Measure Tightens Foreign Contact
Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act called a "legal monstrosity"
By: Andy Wong Ming Jun
The Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act (FICA), which comes into full effect in Singapore at the end of the year, marks a significant attempt to muzzle Singaporeans and permanent residents, say press and human rights critics and opposition politicians. Heavy fines and jail terms are threatened against t…
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