The new ordinance gives the government sweeping powers to tackle fake news. Civil society groups have criticised the law, saying it severely harms freedom of speech.
BFM speaks to Wathshlah Naidu, executive director of the Centre For Independent Journalism, to understand how the law affects us.
Produced by Kelvin Yee
Presented by Lee Chwi Lynn and Sharmilla Ganesan
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