MCI - Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Singapore

04/05/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/05/2021 07:34

MCI’s response to PQ on regulations to prevent media firms like Google, Facebook and Twitter from shutting down services in Singapore

Parliament Sitting on 5 April 2021

30. Mr Lim Biow Chuan: To ask the Minister for Communications and Information whether there are any regulations to prevent media giants like Google, Facebook and Twitter from shutting down their services in Singapore.

Answer:

There are currently no regulations preventing companies like Google, Facebook or Twitter from shutting down their services in Singapore.

2. MCI is closely monitoring global regulatory developments, and will review our policies and regulations if and when needed.