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What happens if I post or share ‘fake news’?

12 April 2019

illustration of two users using their phones with centralised text "will i be penalised for simply sharing fake news?"
Illustrations of people using phones with text regarding Singaporeans are not affected by bill
Illustrations regarding how sharing criticism is okay as they are opinions and not statement of fact.
Illustrations regarding only falsehoods that may cause harm to society may be corrected.
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