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Corrections and Clarifications

Debunking misinformation and disinformation

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21 March 2025

Corrections regarding false statements concerning the employment of foreign auxiliary police officers

False statements concerning the employment of foreign auxiliary police officers

Corrections and Clarifications

HDB flats

14 March 2025

Correction regarding a false statement of fact in the Facebook post published by Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam on 3 March 2025

Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam communicated a falsehood in a Facebook post published on 3 March 2025.

Corrections and Clarifications

Pay GST on items purchased overseas

13 March 2025

Is it true that I have to pay GST on items purchased overseas?

Yes, but only if the total value of what you’ve purchased is more than your eligible GST import relief amount.

Corrections and Clarifications

POFMA2502

25 February 2025

Corrections regarding false statements of fact by The Online Citizen and “Twenty Two Thirty” on the rental of and works carried out at 26 Ridout Road

The Online Citizen and YouTube user “Twenty Two Thirty” communicated multiple falsehoods respectively in a website article posted on 14 February 2025 and later shared on their social media pages, and a YouTube video posted on 16 February 2025.

Corrections and Clarifications

POFMA2201

22 January 2025

Corrections Regarding False Statements on the Misuse of Government Resources, Conduct of the Prosecution, and Rules of Obligations for Ministers

East Asia Forum had communicated multiple falsehoods in an article published on their website on 14 January 2025. The article was also shared on their social media pages.

Corrections and Clarifications

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23 December 2024

Corrections regarding false statements of fact by Bloomberg L.P., The Edge Singapore, The Independent Singapore, and The Online Citizen

Corrections and Clarifications

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16 December 2024

Corrections regarding false statements by The Online Citizen concerning the death penalty in Singapore

False statements by The Online Citizen concerning the death penalty in Singapore

Corrections and Clarifications

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14 December 2024

Corrections regarding false statement concerning the scheduling of a prisoner for execution

False statement concerning the scheduling of a prisoner for execution

Corrections and Clarifications

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13 December 2024

Corrections regarding false statements concerning the execution of prisoners awaiting capital punishment

False statements concerning the execution of prisoners awaiting capital punishment

Corrections and Clarifications

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21 November 2024

Singapore: Is it really the most expensive place to live?

A survey for expats’ living costs is sometimes mistaken to be for Singaporeans.

Corrections and Clarifications