Internet users in Hong Kong have been unable to access a Zaobao article describing how U.S. President Joe Biden called Chinese president Xi Jinping a “dictator”. Radio Free Asia (RFA),…
The Importance of Independent Media in Singapore
While mainstream media in Singapore is undoubtedly well-funded and professionally staffed, it is not always independent in its reporting. The government exerts a significant amount of control over what is…
SPH Media Trust Senior Management Made Of Former Accenture Staff
Cronyism is strong in this country. Chairman of StreetSine Technology Group (SSTG) Leslie Fong pointed out that former Accenture staff are holding senior positions in SPH Media Trust. Are the…
SPH Media (Dis)Trust Case Shows Us That Independent Media Is Important
By LM — Recently, Wake Up Singapore revealed some disturbing news regarding the government-backed SPH Media Trust. The media outlet was found to be tampering with the daily circulation numbers. These…
Hello Ng Yat Chung, It is Singaporeans’ Turn to Take Umbrage at SPH
SPH Media was found to have bumped up its circulation numbers on purpose. The truth came to light after a review following its restructuring. What’s most interesting is that the…
Ex-SPH Senior Editor: Journalism Today Is About Being PAP’s Mouthpiece
By Claire — On 1 October, former SPH senior editor Bertha Henson published a Facebook post filled with scathing remarks about the current state of journalism in Singapore. She claimed…
Who are the Top 10 Idiots of 2021?
As 2021 comes to a close, let us round up the top 10 idiots/idiotic moments of the year. They are not ranked in order since they are all stupid. Do…