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Journalism In Singapore
How does it work?
Most print and broadcast journalists practice self-censorship when reporting on domestic and foreign policy issues, because of the potential legal repercussions for critical speech.
Two corporate entities dominate the media scene:
Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. - which has close links with the ruling party.
MediaCorp- wholly owned by a state-investment agency, operates radio and television stations.
Laws and Lifestyle
How strict are the laws in Singapore?
- No selling of chewing gum.
- No graffiti of any kind.
- Fines can run up to $1000 for littering.
- Same-sex marriage is illegal.
- No jaywalking, spitting, or smoking in public.
- You can be fined for not flushing the toilet. Police officers randomly check stalls.
- Drinking and driving (severe repercussions)
- No illegal drugs (refer to drinking and driving)
Your fate is totally in the hands of the judge as there is no jury assigned to criminal or civil trials.
Press Freedom In Singapore
How much can people post?
On the Bright Side.
Censorship in Singapore is very common. Internet access is monitored and the ownership of private satellite dishes is not allowed. The government moves to ban the express of opinions on the Internet. That being said we know not much can be posted all.
Is Singapore all that bad?
Why can't people express their opinions?
Various laws constrain press freedom, allowing the authorities to restrict the circulation of news that want to avoid political, religious, racial tension. Government officials in Singapore want to stay away from anything that will disturb public order.
Gross domestic product is the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year
Singapore has one of the strongest economies in Asia. It is the world's busiest port, is the third-largest oil refiner and a major financial and high-tech hub. It is one of the richest, cleanest, and safest countries in the world.
Literacy rate: 92.5%
Life Expectancy: 82.06 years. Higher than the national average and than USA's national life expectancy.
GDP per capita: $52,000.
Works Cited
"Christian Broadcasting Network." The Cleanest City in the World. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. <http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/367205.aspx>.
"Press Freedom Index and the World Press Freedom Map | Newseum." Press Freedom Index and the World Press Freedom Map | Newseum. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. <http://www1.newseum.org/exhibits-and-theaters/permanent-exhibits/world-news/press-freedom-map.html>.
Journalism Gone Wrong
What happens to reporters that dig too deep?
Plaue, Noah. "If You Think The Soda Ban Is Bad, Check Out All The Things That Are Illegal In Singapore." <i>Business Insider</i>. Business Insider, Inc, 18 June 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. <http://www.businessinsider.com/absurd-laws-of-singapore-2012-6>.
The Committee to Protect Journalists has noted: “Even foreign correspondents have learned to be cautious when reporting on Singapore, since the government has frequently hauled the international press into court to face lengthy and expensive libel suits.”
Alan Shadrake
British journalist Alan Shadrake was convicted of contempt of court in 2010 for writing a book about capital punishment in Singapore. This article uses that book and other sources to analyze four aspects of Singapore’s death penalty.
Journalists (con.)
Chee Soon Juan
2006: Chee Soon Juan, secretary general of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party, is sent to jail for addressing an audience in a public place without obtaining a permit under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act. According to the South East Asia Press Organization, it was the fifth time in seven years that Chee had chosen jail time rather than pay a fine for his speaking in public.
Did you know?
Singapore
Important Facts
Laws and Lifestyle (con.)
Capital: Singapore
What are the punishments for breaking these laws?
Population: 4.7 Million
Red = brotherhood and equality of man.
White = pervading and everlasting purity and virtue.
Crescent moon= represents a young nation on the ascendant.
Five stars: depict Singapore's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality
Singapore's fertility rate has been rapidly decreasing since 2007, falling behind Japan. So, the Peoples Action Party released a rap video encouraging reproduction amongst civilians.
Here's the video:
Religion: Buddhist, Muslim, Taoist, Hindu, Roman Catholic and more.
- Although drinking and driving is an obvious law, Doing so can get you up to 10 years in prison and/or up to a $30,000 fine.
- The use of illegal drugs result in the death penalty.
- Not only can you get as much as a $1,000 fine, litterers receive "community work orders" where they are forced to pick up trash in public. The punishment is intended to publicly embarrass convicted litterers.
- Any sort of graffiti can have you caned publicly.
Type of Government: Singapore is nominally a multiparty state. The People’s Action Party has been the dominant political force for the longest time.
A multi-party system is a system in which multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition.
PRESS FREEDOM
RATING: 67
Basic Information
Where is it?
Singapore is a tiny, prosperous city-state in Southeast Asia inbetween Malaysia and Indonesia. It is made up of one main island and about 50 smaller ones.
What is it?
It is the center of international commerce and is one of the worlds richest countries. It is also repressive place; where harsh penalties can be imposed for doing things most of us would do on a daily basis, like chewing gum on the streets.