https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/ Debunking misinformation and disinformation en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:50:53 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/how-much-do-singapore-political-appointment-holders-actually-earnurn:isomer:resource:40601165% of their pay is fixed, and the rest depends on how well Singapore and Singaporeans are doing.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/understanding-singapore-political-salary-frameworkurn:isomer:resource:405422Securing capable and committed leadership for Singapore’s long-term successTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/260326urn:isomer:resource:181658Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech Ltd had communicated falsehoods relating to Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs’ reply to Parliamentary Questions on Singaporeans allegedly serving in the Israeli Defense ForcesThu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/230326urn:isomer:resource:181444Multiple falsehoods were communicated in a website article posted on The Online Citizen on 9 March 2026 and shared on The Online Citizen’s websites and social media pages Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/170326urn:isomer:resource:174839False statements in Mdm Han Hui Hui’s social media posts which contained allegations against the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Singapore Police Force Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/151125urn:isomer:resource:124305MalaysiaNow had communicated falsehoods concerning the treatment of Pannir Selvam A/L PranthamanSat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/220925urn:isomer:resource:89082Mr Nicholas Tan communicated multiple false statements of fact on his Instagram account on 9, 15 and 16 September 2025; and a false statement of fact was communicated on Aupen’s Instagram account on 15 September 2025Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/070925urn:isomer:resource:88496Mr Jay Ish’haq Rajoo communicated false statements of fact on his TikTok account on 26 August 2025 regarding the Government’s support for the Chinese Community Leadership Course. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/010925urn:isomer:resource:87454Mr Sammy Obeid communicated false statements of fact on his Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts on 27 August 2025 regarding the circumstances in which the Arts Entertainment Licence application for his performance was rejected by the IMDAMon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/how-cpf-monies-are-investedurn:isomer:resource:32371Your CPF savings are invested by the CPF Board in Special Singapore Government Securities.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/are-our-electricity-prices-one-of-the-highest-in-the-worldurn:isomer:resource:32278Some online articles and text messages have made misleading claims about Singapore's electricity prices. Find out how Singapore's household electricity tariffs compare with similar cities, why global fuel prices affect electricity costs and what support is available for households.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/date-of-government-gazette-notification-on-dissolution-of-parliamenturn:isomer:resource:58108The President’s Proclamation to dissolve Parliament is dated and first published in the e-Gazette on 15 April 2025, and then compiled in the weekly print copy of the Government Gazette published on 17 April 2025Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/impact-of-foreign-professionals-on-our-economy-and-societyurn:isomer:resource:57072Find out how foreign professionals contribute to Singapore's economy, jobs and living standards, and how the Government addresses employment and integration concerns.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/where-does-government-revenue-come-fromurn:isomer:resource:56620Singapore Government revenue comes mainly from taxes, fees and charges, and the Net Investment Returns Contribution.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/why-is-it-that-some-workers-do-not-pay-personal-income-taxurn:isomer:resource:56621Does it mean 40% of our workers earn less than $20,000 a year or less than $1,666 per month? Find out why some workers in Singapore pay little or no personal income tax, including how the income exemption threshold, tax reliefs, deductions and rebates reduce their tax payable.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/210325urn:isomer:resource:48520False statements concerning the employment of foreign auxiliary police officersFri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/140325urn:isomer:resource:40751Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam communicated a falsehood in a Facebook post published on 3 March 2025.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/is-it-true-that-i-have-to-pay-gst-on-items-purchased-overseasurn:isomer:resource:32374Yes, but only if the total value of what you’ve purchased is more than your eligible GST import relief amount as a traveller.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/250225urn:isomer:resource:38571The 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.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/220125urn:isomer:resource:35479East 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.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually231224urn:isomer:resource:32355Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually161224urn:isomer:resource:32344False statements by The Online Citizen concerning the death penalty in SingaporeMon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually141224urn:isomer:resource:32338False statement concerning the scheduling of a prisoner for executionSat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually261124urn:isomer:resource:32362False statements concerning the execution of prisoners awaiting capital punishmentTue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/singapore-is-it-really-the-most-expensive-place-to-liveurn:isomer:resource:32376A survey for expats’ living costs is sometimes mistaken to be for Singaporeans. Find out why the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) cost-of-living ranking may not reflect the everyday expenses of Singaporean households, and why the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a more relevant measure.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/when-can-i-start-my-retirement-payoutsurn:isomer:resource:32381You can start your retirement payouts any time from age 65. The CPF payout eligibility age is not linked to the retirement or re-employment age and remains unchanged even if these ages are raised.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually091024urn:isomer:resource:32331False statements concerning the legal processes for Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment (“PACPs”) and treatment of anti-death penalty activistsWed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually051024urn:isomer:resource:32327False statements concerning legal processes for Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment (“PACPs”) and the prosecution of drug trafficking chargesSat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/can-anyone-call-singcert-to-report-suspected-cybersecurity-incidentsurn:isomer:resource:32280Knowledge is power. Know where to go, to be in the know.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-regarding-state-land-valuation-and-public-housing-policiesurn:isomer:resource:32295Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually260824urn:isomer:resource:32361Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually260824-burn:isomer:resource:32360The content by Mr Leong Sze Hian, The Online Citizen and Gutzy Asia on 21 Aug 2024 contain a false statement of fact alleging that no income means test is applicable to HDB grants for resale flats.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-regarding-singapore-s-stillbirth-and-perinatal-mortality-ratesurn:isomer:resource:32294Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually110824urn:isomer:resource:32332False statements concerning treatment of prisoners awaiting capital punishment (PACPs)Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually080824urn:isomer:resource:32328False statements concerning treatment of prisoners awaiting capital punishment (PACPs)Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually010824urn:isomer:resource:32318Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually040724urn:isomer:resource:32324Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/does-the-government-have-a-population-targeturn:isomer:resource:32300No.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually290624urn:isomer:resource:32367False statements of fact by the Singapore Democratic Party regarding the charges brought against three women for their alleged involvement in organising a procession to the IstanaSat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually290524urn:isomer:resource:32365False statement that the Prime Minister and Minister for Law can influence the size of performance bonuses paid to specific High Court judgesWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-on-unrealistic-2million-hdb-flat-listingsurn:isomer:resource:32290Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually270324urn:isomer:resource:32363Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-regarding-closure-of-the-cpf-special-accounturn:isomer:resource:32291Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually220224urn:isomer:resource:32353Falsehood that claims the Government has rejected the idea of building flats that can accommodate multi-generational livingThu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually180224urn:isomer:resource:32345Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually150224urn:isomer:resource:32339False statements in Mr Leong Mun Wai’s social media posts about the assistance rendered to a husband-and-wife coupleThu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/the-singapore-government-has-no-net-debt-we-have-a-strong-balance-sheet-with-assets-in-excess-of-liabilitiesurn:isomer:resource:32378Singapore has gross government debt, but its financial assets exceed its debt, resulting in a net asset position rather than net debt.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually081223urn:isomer:resource:32330Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually021123urn:isomer:resource:32320Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-regarding-security-progressive-wage-modelurn:isomer:resource:32293Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually161023urn:isomer:resource:32343False statement in Gutzy Asia, Singapore Eye and the Online Citizen Asia article and social media posts that a migrant domestic worker from the Philippines had fallen from height and passed away.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually130923-aurn:isomer:resource:40769False statements in Plan B’s podcast interview with James Raj Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually130923-burn:isomer:resource:32335Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-regarding-falsehoods-on-disappearing-ink-used-in-new-x-stampurn:isomer:resource:32292When voting on Polling Day, voters can use either the X-stamps provided or bring their own pens to mark their choice on their ballot paper. Read on.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually300823-aurn:isomer:resource:32369Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually240823-aurn:isomer:resource:32356Falsehoods that claim HDB prices and sells BTO flats to make a profitThu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually220823-aurn:isomer:resource:32354Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually200823-aurn:isomer:resource:32350Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually180823urn:isomer:resource:32346Falsehood that the Government can trace who a voter has voted for in order to penalise the voter based on his or her vote.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually020823urn:isomer:resource:32319Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually250723urn:isomer:resource:32358Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually210723urn:isomer:resource:32352False statement that a Committee of Privileges was convened to look into Mr Pritam Singh’s alleged non-disclosure of his knowledge of Ms Raeesah Khan’s liesFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually200723-aurn:isomer:resource:32349Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually160723-burn:isomer:resource:59191 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually160723-aurn:isomer:resource:32342Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually260523urn:isomer:resource:59194False statements in Asia Sentinel’s article “Singapore kills a Chicken to Scare the Monkeys” published on 24 MayFri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually190523urn:isomer:resource:59193False statements concerning the capital sentence that was meted out to Tangaraju S/O SuppiahFri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually070523urn:isomer:resource:59192False allegations against the Police concerning an incident at Yishun Avenue 5 in 2021Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually181122urn:isomer:resource:32347False and misleading statements in Facebook posts and articles published by Yeoh Lam Keong and The Independent SingaporeFri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually141022-burn:isomer:resource:32337Falsehood in Facebook posts and articles published by Yeoh Lam Keong and The Online CitizenFri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually141022-aurn:isomer:resource:32336False statements about COVID-19 situation in SingaporeFri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually040922urn:isomer:resource:32325Falsehood in Facebook post by The Alternative View that HDB is making profit from the sale of the Central Weave @ AMK Build-To-Order flatsSun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually120522urn:isomer:resource:32334False statement on a woman who said that there was “no one [she] can turn to” for assistanceThu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually220422urn:isomer:resource:59196False statement that the Minister said he may be stepping down from his ministerial positionsFri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually260322urn:isomer:resource:32359Falsehoods that a COVID-positive woman suffered a miscarriage after waiting four hours for medical attention at KKHSat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually120222urn:isomer:resource:32333False statement made in Facebook and Instagram posts by Wake Up, SingaporeSat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/inaccurate-statements-about-the-labour-marketurn:isomer:resource:32372The number of unemployed Singapore citizens decreased from March to June 2021; foreigners are not the majority holding PMET jobs.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually031221urn:isomer:resource:32322Misleading information about COVID-19 and the Omicron variantFri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually291121urn:isomer:resource:32368Misleading information on COVID-19 vaccines and reported adverse eventsMon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually241021urn:isomer:resource:32357Misleading information about ivermectin, COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination injuriesSun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually081021urn:isomer:resource:32329False statements that Minister K Shanmugam suggested that the Rule of Law does not operate in Singapore have been circulatedFri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually150821urn:isomer:resource:32341Fabrication that a three year-old has passed away from COVID-19 in KKHSun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually210521urn:isomer:resource:32351False statements that Police officers had reprimanded and taunted an elderly woman have been circulatingFri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually200521urn:isomer:resource:32348False statement circulated by multiple sources about a “Singapore” COVID-19 variantThu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually070521urn:isomer:resource:40770Falsehoods in Singapore Incidents’ Facebook and Instagram posts containing a video of Changi Airport Terminal 1Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually150421urn:isomer:resource:32340False statement made in Facebook posts by Goh Meng Seng People’s Power Party and Singapore UncensoredThu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-on-the-governments-cash-receipt-and-revenueurn:isomer:resource:32289It is wrong to claim that the Government has more revenues than reported in the Budget Statement. This is why.Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarification-on-yeoh-lian-chuan-s-post-on-ministry-of-finance-addendum-to-the-president-s-addressurn:isomer:resource:32286Mr Yeoh had only reproduced one sentence, and left out the preceding sentence which provides the context for the statementMon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarifications-on-help-for-elderly-cleaning-ladyurn:isomer:resource:32288Community partners play an important role in caring and supporting persons in needWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarification-on-the-online-citizen-asias-article-alleging-concrete-plans-to-increase-sg-populationurn:isomer:resource:32285The Government has already clarified that it does not seek to achieve any particular population size.Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/why-do-we-need-skilled-foreign-workers-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:32383Employment Passes allow companies to bring in foreign professionals to plug skills gaps and supply shortages.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/common-misinterpretations-of-labour-market-statisticsurn:isomer:resource:32296Understanding how labour market statistics should be interpreted is necessary in order to draw appropriate inferences from the data. Here are some common misinterpretations and clarifications on how to read them.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/unemployment-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:32379There have been questions about Singapore's unemployment numbers recently. Here are the facts about unemployment in Singapore...Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually050720aurn:isomer:resource:32326False statements made by Dr Paul Anantharajah Tambyah in a NUSS forum video, a TOC Facebook post and videos, a Channel NewsAsia (CNA) online article, and a New Naratif audio recording on MOM’s advisory on testing of migrant workers.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually040720aurn:isomer:resource:32323This is a continuation of falsehoods alleging that the Government has a population target of 10 million, which the Government has clarified.Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually030720aurn:isomer:resource:32321Falsehoods from TOC article titled ‘URA releases plan to build underground infrastructure ready for a 10 million population’ being posted onlineFri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually020720aurn:isomer:resource:40765Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarification-on-funding-of-jewel-changi-airporturn:isomer:resource:32283Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually290620urn:isomer:resource:32366False statement made by State News Singapore Facebook pageMon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarification-on-submission-of-e-rallies-scriptsurn:isomer:resource:32284There is no requirement by IMDA for political parties and candidates to submit their scripts for Internet campaigning activitiesSun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually270520urn:isomer:resource:32364False and misleading statements by Mr Alex TanWed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/corrections-and-clarifications-regarding-falsehoods-and-misleading-statements-by-mr-thum-ping-tjinurn:isomer:resource:32297False and misleading statements made in a YouTube video by Mr Thum Ping TjinWed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehood-posted-by-sst-on-covid-19-cases-in-schoolsurn:isomer:resource:32301False statement made in a Facebook post by Singapore States TimesTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-corrections-on-falsehoods-on-annual-salary-of-temasek-holdings-ceo-ho-chingurn:isomer:resource:32314False statements made on Facebook, HardwareZone Forum and The Online CitizenSun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-sst-on-reporting-of-covid-19-cases-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:32309Corrections and Clarifications Regarding Falsehoods Published by Singapore States Times on the Reporting of COVID-19 Cases in Singapore False statement made in a Facebook post by Singapore States TimesSat, 18 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/clarification-on-falsehood-posted-by-ttr-on-food-delivery-riderurn:isomer:resource:32282False statement made by The Temasek Review on Police enforcement of circuit breaker measuresFri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarification-on-falsehood-posted-by-sst-on-quarantine-of-foreign-workersurn:isomer:resource:40766False statement made by Singapore States Times (Alex Tan) on Facebook about the quarantine of foreign workers due to COVID-19Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-about-resilience-budgeturn:isomer:resource:32302False statements made in a Facebook post by user ‘超静’ (‘tifinnytara’) on 29 Mar 2020Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-on-safra-jurong-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:32303False statements that People’s Association had organised the dinner event at SAFRA Jurong on 15 Feb 2020Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-gilbert-goh-and-tisgurn:isomer:resource:32306False statements that a single mother and her six children were evicted from their rental flat due to her inability to pay rentWed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-str-on-covid-19-situationurn:isomer:resource:32311False statements made in a Facebook post by States Times Review on 13 Feb 2020Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-str-on-availability-of-face-masksurn:isomer:resource:32310False statement made by States Times Review on Facebook about availability of face masksFri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-abtc-city-newsurn:isomer:resource:32305False statement made in an article on AB-TC City News’ websiteFri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-on-woodlands-mrt-closureurn:isomer:resource:32304False claims that Woodlands MRT closed due to COVID-19Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-on-hardware-zone-forum-posturn:isomer:resource:32312False statement made in a HardwareZone Forum postMon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-lawyers-for-libertyurn:isomer:resource:32307False statements of fact were made by Lawyers for Liberty regarding the procedure for judicial executions in Changi PrisonWed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/why-are-labour-market-statistics-based-on-residents-and-not-singapore-citizensurn:isomer:resource:32382Statistical agencies around the world present labour market statistics for the population residing in the country. Singapore follows a similar practice.Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-corrections-on-falsehoods-posted-by-mr-lim-teanurn:isomer:resource:32315Misleading and false statements were made by Mr Lim Tean comparing Government spending on foreign and Singaporean studentsMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-corrections-on-falsehoods-posted-by-sdpurn:isomer:resource:32316The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) published two Facebook posts and an article on the SDP’s website regarding Singapore’s population policy that contain falsehoods.Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-corrections-on-falsehoods-posted-by-states-times-reviewurn:isomer:resource:32317Misleading and false statements were made by the States Times ReviewThu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-falsehoods-posted-by-mr-brad-bowyerurn:isomer:resource:32308Misleading and false statements were made by Brad Bowyer on Temasek and GICSun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/factually-clarifications-on-misleading-toc-article-on-pofmaurn:isomer:resource:32313A recent article from The Online Citizen makes several false assertions.Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/is-it-an-offence-to-use-a-taxi-or-private-hire-vehicle-to-travel-to-a-polling-station-to-voteurn:isomer:resource:32373No, it is not.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/are-there-missing-funds-arising-from-the-national-gallery-singapore-development-projecturn:isomer:resource:32279No, $13 million is not missing.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/does-our-prime-minister-get-paid-up-to-45-million-a-yearurn:isomer:resource:32299Factually addresses inaccurate reports on Ministerial salaries.Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/are-more-foreigners-taking-away-jobs-of-singaporeansurn:isomer:resource:32277Ministry of Manpower responds to this, and other inaccuracies published by the States Times Review.Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/will-the-government-take-back-unused-medisave-topupsurn:isomer:resource:32384All MediSave top-ups will remain in citizens’ MediSave accounts and earn CPF interest.Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/singapores-national-reserves-is-the-government-excessively-prudenturn:isomer:resource:32377We need to be ready to deal with unforeseen events and crises.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications https://www.factually.gov.sg/corrections-and-clarifications/is-it-true-that-over-60-of-foreign-domestic-workers-here-are-exploitedurn:isomer:resource:32375No. In fact, 97% have no issues with their workload and want to continue working here.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0800Corrections and Clarifications