#337 - New SG law to block harmful content on social media & podcasters slammed for justifying cheating

This past week, a new law that will require social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' was passed by Parliament. Furthermore, if the platforms do not comply, the IMDA can get Internet service providers to block access to the content. We discuss why these sweeping changes are, unfortunately, necessary. Elsewhere, the 3 female hosts of a local podcast were slammed for allegedly justifying cheating on one’s partner. Were their comments really that out of line?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB YouTubeYLB IGFolklory, our startup that turns your family memories into personal podcastsNew SG law to block harmful content on social mediaOnline Safety Bill passed in Parliament to protect S'poreans, especially the young, from harmful content online | Mothership.sgSingapore passes law requiring social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' | CNASingapore’s proposed online safety laws look like more censorship in disguise | restofworld.orgElon Musk’s free speech Twitter mission enters orbit of Asia’s cyber laws, from India to Singapore | SCMPOur structure | eSafety CommissionerPodcasters slammed for justifying cheating'This clip is making my blood boil': Netizens flag local podcast for saying cheating is sometimes justifiable | asiaoneOne Shiok CommentComment by bookandcookdeveloperYouTube comments on our Itaewon clipOne Shiok ThingHuun‐Huur‐Tu - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)asksingapore subreddit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.