New Media & politics in Singapore

New Media, politics and the law. These three elements are certainly a potent mix when you consider that they push the limits of what is acceptable into uncharted territories. Cherian George, an academic in Singapore, has a blog that looks at issues in this areas. This description on the site summarises what the blog is all about.

Since the mid-1990s, technology (mainly but not only the internet) has allowed individuals and groups to have their say in ways hitherto impossible. The government has been playing legislative catch-up, but loopholes remain for small independent producers. Many of the rules are new and untested. This site is an attempt to clarify the terrain. Please note that I am not a legal expert, and some of my interpretations may be incorrect.

Good read if you are interested in the development of law and the new media in Singapore.