Response to Opinion Leaders who Transmit Partly False Information which may Undermine Singapore’s Foreign Policy Positions

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

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Gerald Giam asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how to respond to Singaporean opinion leaders who transmit partly false information that could undermine Singapore’s foreign policy.
Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted that misinformation in the digital age is a clear danger, stressing that everyone, especially public figures, must exercise discretion and avoid sharing unverified content.
He emphasized the need for a well-informed public that understands Singapore’s national interests and geostrategic context to counter misinformation campaigns.
The government encourages citizens to verify information with official sources and apply critical thinking before reading or sharing content.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs how does the Government intend to respond to Singaporean key opinion leaders who express or transmit partly false information that can potentially undermine Singapore’s foreign policy positions.

Vivian Balakrishnan

In this digital age, the spread of misinformation that sows fear, suspicion and discord in a population is a clear and present danger. All of us should exercise discretion and not share anything unless we are certain of its veracity. This responsibility to avoid disseminating misinformation applies, particularly, to public figures and opinion leaders.

A Singaporean public that is well-informed, that recognises the geostrategic forces at play and understands our national interests, is essential for our defence against misinformation and disinformation campaigns. We encourage the public to verify information with official sources and apply a critical mind to what you read and share.

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Gerald Giam asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how to respond to Singaporean opinion leaders who transmit partly false information that could undermine Singapore’s foreign policy.
Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted that misinformation in the digital age is a clear danger, stressing that everyone, especially public figures, must exercise discretion and avoid sharing unverified content.
He emphasized the need for a well-informed public that understands Singapore’s national interests and geostrategic context to counter misinformation campaigns.
The government encourages citizens to verify information with official sources and apply critical thinking before reading or sharing content.

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Response to Opinion Leaders who Transmit Partly False Information which may Undermine Singapore’s Foreign Policy Positions

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

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Gerald Giam asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how to respond to Singaporean opinion leaders who transmit partly false information that could undermine Singapore’s foreign policy.
Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted that misinformation in the digital age is a clear danger, stressing that everyone, especially public figures, must exercise discretion and avoid sharing unverified content.
He emphasized the need for a well-informed public that understands Singapore’s national interests and geostrategic context to counter misinformation campaigns.
The government encourages citizens to verify information with official sources and apply critical thinking before reading or sharing content.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Vivian Balakrishnan

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Gerald Giam asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how to respond to Singaporean opinion leaders who transmit partly false information that could undermine Singapore’s foreign policy.
Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted that misinformation in the digital age is a clear danger, stressing that everyone, especially public figures, must exercise discretion and avoid sharing unverified content.
He emphasized the need for a well-informed public that understands Singapore’s national interests and geostrategic context to counter misinformation campaigns.
The government encourages citizens to verify information with official sources and apply critical thinking before reading or sharing content.

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Response to Opinion Leaders who Transmit Partly False Information which may Undermine Singapore’s Foreign Policy Positions

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

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Response to Opinion Leaders who Transmit Partly False Information which may Undermine Singapore’s Foreign Policy Positions

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Vivian Balakrishnan

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