Tag: Singapore
Singapore passes law against ‘harmful’ social media content
The law tightens regulation of social media in the city-state, where rights groups have accused the government of stifling free expression
Cardinal Goh reminds Catholics of Singapore not to take ‘blessings’ for...
"I come to realize how blessed we are, but how often we take our blessings, peace, unity and prosperity for granted”
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
While the city-state boasts a modern and vibrant culture, attitudes towards homosexuality remain conservative
Singapore proposes new law to tackle harmful online content
Content that poses a public health risk or that is likely to cause racial and religious disharmony in Singapore is also included
Catholics in Singapore celebrate archbishop’s elevation as country’s first cardinal
More than 3,500 people gathered for a thanksgiving event, which was attended by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on September 8
Cardinal William Goh of Singapore vows to promote ‘religious harmony’
Cardinal Goh said inter-religious dialogue “is part of the evangelizing mission of the Church in a complex reality like Asia”
Singapore to repeal law against gay sex; upholds marriage as only...
Inherited from the British colonial era, section 377A of Singapore's penal code penalizes sex between men with up to two years in jail
Singapore executes fifth drug trafficker since March
The spate of hangings has prompted growing calls for Singapore to abolish the death penalty
Singapore conducts two more executions: activists
The latest executions come after the hanging of a mentally disabled man in April sparked widespread international outrage
Malaysian to be hanged in Singapore after court dismisses appeal
A judge can commute the sentence to life in prison if the offender acted only as a courier and cooperated with authorities
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