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Singapore Parliament to debate bill to tackle foreign interference
Singapore's Parliament is set on Monday to debate a proposed law to counter foreign interference that has sparked concerns from opposition parties, rights groups, and experts about its broad scope and limits on judicial review.
The city-state says it is vulnerable to foreign meddling. The measure, which comes after a far-reaching law targeting fake news in 2019, is likely to be passed, as the ruling party has a majority in Parliament.
The new law will give authorities powers such as...
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