New Premier Pledges More Freedom of Speech
From Times Wire Reports
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong vowed to relax Singapore’s tight rules on public gatherings in his first policy speech since he was sworn in 10 days earlier.
Singapore, which bars demonstrations, gatherings or speeches without a permit under strict free-speech controls, will allow unlicensed public talks if they are held indoors and avoid “sensitive subjects” such as race and religion, Lee said.
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