Singapore passes controversial bill to prevent foreign interference

Singapore's parliament has passed a controversial bill to prevent foreign interference by authorizing the government to control the internet such as by blocking content.The Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act, which was passed with 75 legislators in support and 11 opposed at midnight Monday, sparked concern among opposition lawmakers, human rights activists and journalists about the possible abuse of power over information.Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam told parliament that the country needs the law to protect against hostile campaigns conducted by foreign countries online …READ FULL ARTICLE