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actually I read the article on this same interview of PM on Straits Times and the way it is written is completely in different light from this.

 

basically say press freedom isn't same as responsible and reliable press. and the one we have got in Singapore are responsible and reliable.

 

responsible to who?

 

I wouldn't believe those countries that are ranked high also don't necessarily mean they have irresponsible and unreliable press. a bit of trying to divert our attention

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Can post bro? Give a balanced approach to this.

 

Stomp v responsible hor...

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Can post bro? Give a balanced approach to this.

 

Stomp v responsible hor...

 

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/spores-media-model-makes-sense-country-pm-20140410

S'pore's media model 'makes sense' for country: PM

 

 

Published on Apr 10, 2014
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he does not take seriously Singapore's low rankings on press freedom, as he believes the way the media here is managed "makes sense" for the country.

Mr Lee described the system as one in which "information flows freely on the Internet, you can get data instantly from anywhere in the world, newspapers report freely the news, but also responsibly".

Newspapers should aim to inform and educate and be a source of reliable information, opinion as well as entertainment. "And not all newspapers in the world aspire to do that," he noted.

This model has worked for Singapore, he said, but noted that it was also changing with the advent of the Internet and social media.

He made the point in reply to a question on what Singapore was doing to get a better ranking in the annual Press Freedom Index, done by non-governmental organisation Reporters Without Borders. In last year's index, Singapore was ranked 149th out of 179 countries, just above Iraq and Myanmar.

According to the report, the group's ranking looks at press freedom, including the laws governing the media. It does not measure the quality of journalism in the country's media. The results are also based partly on a questionnaire sent to partner groups.

Turning to the changes taking place in the media scene around the world, he noted that more people were now getting their news online and from social media.

An active user of Facebook and Instagram, Mr Lee regularly posts slice-of-life photos of his official trips overseas, as well as more serious updates such as condolences to families of disaster victims.

"I think it's a useful additional channel. But if you want to deliver an op-ed, 800 words is already too much for Facebook. And on Instagram, the paragraphs are even shorter. That's just the way the attention span is," he said.

He acknowledged that social media can influence election results as people use it to exchange opinions and snippets. He contrasted that to the way an older generation would read the newspapers "from cover to cover" to get a good sense of what was happening.

CHARISSA YONG

- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/spores-media-model-makes-sense-country-pm-20140410#sthash.UJupCE0U.dpuf

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actually I read the article on this same interview of PM on Straits Times and the way it is written is completely in different light from this.

And that makes me wonder which outlet (ST or CNA) was being more "responsible". Clearly, neither are free! [laugh]

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We moved up already wor. From 154th to 149th. Keep it up sgp!

 

 

He say give up but I doubt so. He will still make sure news are reported responsibly.

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And that makes me wonder which outlet (ST or CNA) was being more "responsible". Clearly, neither are free! [laugh]

yeah haha...our government has long reach and stranglehold in many aspects

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And that makes me wonder which outlet (ST or CNA) was being more "responsible". Clearly, neither are free! [laugh]

Well let's just say we here are more discerning to make our conclusions.

 

That said, we do proactively look for alternative sources to gain better insight in news reported. Onus lies on the individual and moving forward shd be the way. No one site nor view shd be taken as the only source.

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Can u imagine last time before internet? ONI st....

that's the spirit

 

ignore those who condemn us

 

only proclaim those who heap praises upon us

Yea... Btw Kim Jong un got elected again... I am surprised... Haaaaaa

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And that makes me wonder which outlet (ST or CNA) was being more "responsible". Clearly, neither are free! [laugh]

Well you will have to read a few pubications before you can form your own conclusions lor. so simple.

same way that I gave up on him.

I have yet to read something bad written about our needles.

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Whats wrong with being in the same league as Zimbabwe?

He see Zimbabwe no up

We moved up already wor. From 154th to 149th. Keep it up sgp!

 

 

He say give up but I doubt so. He will still make sure news are reported responsibly.

"Responsibility" to who?

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PM give up! I give up!

 

Everybody give up!

Remind me of the below i.. Lol
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Sounds like the way some people treat domestic helpers.

 

If you want to keep them responsible and reliable, better don't give them too much freedom.

actually I read the article on this same interview of PM on Straits Times and the way it is written is completely in different light from this.

 

basically say press freedom isn't same as responsible and reliable press. and the one we have got in Singapore are responsible and reliable.

 

responsible to who?

 

I wouldn't believe those countries that are ranked high also don't necessarily mean they have irresponsible and unreliable press. a bit of trying to divert our attention

 

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