Third POFMA correction direction issued to anti-death penalty activist group Transformative Justice Collective

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On Saturday ( October 5 ), the Transformative Justice Collective ( TJC), an activist group that fights against the death penalty, received a third-party order under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act ( POFMA ) order.

The adjustment way relates to an article published on TJC’s business and comments made on its Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X&nbsp, sites on Wednesday.

Kokila Annamalai, a journalist who posted on Facebook and X on Wednesday and Thursday, was also given a correction order, according to a media release from the Ministry of Home Affairs ( MHA ) on Saturday.

TikTok, however, has been issued with a qualified correction path over the preceding TJC post on the system.

False information was made in the content and the social media posts about the death row prisoners ‘ legal system and the trial of drug trafficking allegations.

According to the bogus allegations, the authorities schedules and remains executions haphazardly and without regard for expected legal process, and that the state does not have to pay the legal costs of proving a drug trafficking cost against an accused person.

” The state takes a serious view of the deliberate connection of falsehoods”, MHA said.

The POFMA Office has been given the directive from the minister for household affairs to challenge correction guidelines to TJC and Kokila, and to direct TikTok Pte Ltd to follow a precise modification direction.

TJC may be required to post a correction notice on its website, along with its Facebook, Instagram, and X posts, and make a fresh TikTok post with the adjustment see.

Annamalai’s Twitter and X posts will also need to include the adjustment notice. A&nbsp, known civic advocate, she was charged in June over a pro-Palestinian march to the Istana.

According to MHA, TikTok will also be required to send a correction notice to all end-users in Singapore who had accessed TJC’s TikTok blog.

As of 11pm on Saturday, TJC, Annamalai and TikTok had never put up or communicated the necessary notices, assessments by CNA&nbsp, showed.

In response to the bogus allegations, MHA stated that a prisoner’s implementation will only be scheduled after all mercy and appeal rights have been exhausted.

The state bears the constitutional burden of proving a drug trafficking command against an accused person, MHA continued.

The trial must always demonstrate beyond a shadow of doubt how successful its event is against an accused person. This also applies to crimes under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including pharmaceutical trafficking”, the department said.

An article on the government&nbsp, fact-checking site Factually&nbsp, explains deeper why the claims made by TJC and Annamalai are fake.

MHA noted that TJC had&nbsp, formerly been handed two POFMA adjustment orders, on Aug 8 and Aug 11, for having made similar misleading statements regarding death column prisoners.

TJC intentionally made up lies once more, according to MHA, despite the fact that they had already been informed of them.

The government continued,” It is also noticeable that TJC chose to show the medicine trafficker’s side of the story while ignoring the fact that he had committed the crime for personal financial gain and disregarded the damages he would make to his subjects – the substance abusers and their loved ones,” the department said.

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‘This is my duty’: Station staff, rail workers share how they went above and beyond during MRT disruptions

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When asked what she thought of the remarks, Mdm Maswiyah was immediately speechless. &nbsp,

” I do n’t know what to say,” she said,” I’m very touched by the knowledge that my son has received. Some people will say, oh, your son, your son is very good to come down to help you and motivate you,” she said. &nbsp,

A broken wheel field, known as an wheel field, dropped onto the tracks on September 25 and caused a wheel or an chassis with wheels to fall off the running road between Dover and Clementi stations.

This caused significant damage to the songs and other gear, &nbsp, causing a disruption to MRT services between nine channels from Boon Lay to Queenstown.

Members of the public expressed gratitude for the MRT train staff and other staff in the middle of the problems. &nbsp,

CNA saw team helping the elderly and the handicapped get on cars while holding umbrellas for people taking crossing buses. &nbsp,

Chee Hong Tat, the secretary of transportation, expressed his heart over the public’s “heartened” expressions of gratitude for the staff and offering them food and beverages.

Despite making some kind gestures, Mdm Maswiyah had to deal with some stress and confusion from people. &nbsp,

She must convince herself to keep her emotions in check during times like this. &nbsp,

” I say to my soul, I have to rest, to quiet down … only answer whatever it is the customer is asking respectfully and well, and that is the way”, she said. ” If not, I will also make them ( more ) angry” .&nbsp,

Her coughing gotten worse as a result of the long time, to the point where she lost her voice. &nbsp,

” I now felt on the first day that my message was a little uncomfortable, and on the next morning, I could only work until 5pm, because I had absolutely no words”, she said.

Her thighs, which underwent surgery next year, even began to hurt badly. &nbsp,

” When I stand up for too long without sitting or resting, I feel very tired, and very heavy … that’s why I could n’t continue”, she said. &nbsp,

She only made the decision to take a tear over Friday and the trip to return once she realized she had reached her control. &nbsp,

Despite the strain on her wellness, she still feels inspired as she puts on her dress for work despite the resumed use of regular train services.

” We are ready to function at our best for the people, and we also have the power to do the work, to ensure people are directed safely house, this is my duty”, she said. &nbsp,

LTA said on Wednesday it has begun a probe into the six-day disruption, and that&nbsp, investigations are expected to be completed in a few months.

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Moutai and hairy crabs: Prices for luxury items drop to record lows during China’s Golden Week

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Profits of Moutai, known as the national wine of China, continued to drop during the Golden Week trip, following declining Mid-Autumn event sales, reports showed.

The Huanqiu state-affiliated media outlet reported that Moutai prices, even for a particular dragon astrology limited drink version, fell to 2, 490 yuan a bottle, below the initial pricing of around 3, 000 yuan a bottle.

According to the Huanqiu record,” the decline in consumer need for alcohol during the middle of the summer festival is related to the current drop in the retail price of Moutai.” &nbsp,

The Yicai Global, the English-language news division of the Yicai Media Group, reported that, in part, because of poor consumer demand, retail prices have continued to decline during the upcoming holiday seasons.

” A drink costs 2, 365 renminbi currently… down about 15 per cent from a month earlier”, the statement said, adding that wine bottle charges were actually lower as part of multi-packs. &nbsp,

Speaking to Yicai Global, retailers and retailers said Beijing need was “particularly sluggish” – “likely the nicest over the past decade”. Inexpensive prices online were another factor in the decline in general real prices, according to the report.

CNA on Taobao conducted price assessments for a second bottle, which came in at around 2, 309 renminbi. On the common budget searching site Pinduoduo, one jug of Moutai was priced at 2, 270 yuan.

China’s tourism sector was anticipating slow development over the national holidays, perhaps as local governments began handing out cash vouchers to boost spending, not just the prices of expensive goods. &nbsp,

According to experts, this year’s cost of private flights and accommodations is also less expensive than the levels previously reported. &nbsp,

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South Korea seeks to bolster defences and boost arms export

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South Korea’s defence ministry is expected to spend about 350 trillion won ( US$ 260 billion ) between this year and 2028 to improve capabilities and maintain troops, equipment and facilities.

It has signed deals to get weapons, including military satellites, F-35A cunning fighter planes from the United States, and death robots from Poland.

Trekking UP ARMS EXPORT RANKS

South Korea is now the nation’s 10th largest producer of wings, and Seoul is aiming to become the fourth-largest by 2027.

South Korea’s defense market has been gradually expanding, according to industry participants who took part in the exhibition, with international companies taking it seriously as a rival.

The Asian government has always stated that it is self-sufficient and self-supporting when it comes to defense supplies, according to Mr. Lonn, managing director of Saab’s North Korean business.

” Based on domestic needs, Korea has experienced very rapid growth. Over the years, ( it has ) improved on quality, delivery capability, price levels and so on”.

Some CNA spoke with experts who agreed that the country will be able to achieve its goal of becoming a major supplier of weapons because the government places a premium on the sector.

” In Korea, there has been a major investment in human resources, but developing these people sources is not something that happens overnight, and has been a steady accumulation over day”, said Jee Hyo-keun, a professor at Konyang University’s division of military science and art.

The difference is between whether the accumulated systems are aimed at the defense or the civilian sectors. The Korean government has now made it abundantly clear that it wants to concentrate heavily on the defense industry.

To get there, South Korea is hoping to win deals with more places. It is looking to expand its list of countries that export defense systems right now.

One possible sector may be Vietnam. Up until 2022, when Moscow invaded Ukraine and Vietnam attempted to expand its options of supplies, the Southeast Asian nation used to get most of its products from Russia.

Prior to this agreement, Hanoi and Seoul had agreed to work together on a number of issues, including the high-tech and defense sectors.

The defense exhibition will continue through Sunday ( October 5 ).

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Child abuse probe: How Malaysian conglomerate GISB managed to stay under the radar

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ONLINE WHISTLEBLOWERS EXERTED PRSSURE&nbsp,

Online leak stations, in the opinion of Mr. Aizat, have had a significant impact in bringing these issues to light and putting people pressure on.

The Pusat Kajian Ajaran Sesat, which had started covering GISB on Facebook and TikTok in August, was one of these programs.

Due to that, Mr Asri, who is also an Islamist professor, had spoken up on the team.

He suggested in a lecture given on September 12 that the lack of GISB actions may have been caused by a number of factors, including some parties ‘ unwillingness to take risks or because people lack the commitment to resolve the issue.

He even claimed that studies had been made with the government, including JAKIM.

In a Facebook post on September 6, Mr. Asri urged the government to look into claims of cruelty and violence against the team. &nbsp,

He claimed in a film that was posted to his YouTube channel on August 16 that a group from another position had presented the actions of an organization that included restaurants and stores, among others. &nbsp,

Mr. Asri described the group as a religion with thousands of followers and dubious procedures, without going into details. &nbsp,

” I asked why they did n’t report this to the authorities. They responded that if they filed a report, the government may refute the allegations and say everything was alright,” he said, adding that folks would back the organization because of their Muslim backgrounds. &nbsp, &nbsp,

On August 27, GISB sent Mr. Asri a notice of require informing him that he apologized for his remarks. &nbsp, &nbsp,

More than 400 children were saved in continuous attacks on some charity properties in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan on September 11 from the authorities in the first days of Sep 11.

Since then, the authorities have stepped up their actions in cycles, conducting assaults all around the country. &nbsp,

Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff Kashim, a lecturer on Muslim Law at University Kebangsaan Malaysia, claimed that only the state’s authorities and the state’s religious authorities were permitted to carry out raids and arrests. &nbsp, &nbsp,

When asked about the claims that Dr. Asri made, Dr. Izhar responded that he did not know what had been presented to JAKIM.

There are “many methods and procedures that must be followed,” he said. He said that while the police also have their laws and procedures, the state government would require time to conduct their examinations, adding that the people ‘ fanaticism prompted the investigation to be more difficult.

Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid, a professor of political science at Universiti Sains Malaysia who has conducted extensive research into GISB in the past, thought the motion against the organization had been overwhelming, especially when they were labeled as a group that promoted sexuality and prostitution. &nbsp, &nbsp,

He claimed that there have n’t been any calls for them to be closed despite reports of sexual abuse in other institutions, such as government-run homes and hostels. &nbsp, &nbsp,

” Yes, there are a few cases, but why has it exploded to the point where it has been confiscated everywhere?” he questioned. &nbsp,

He suggested that they should be charged in court for their acts if they were found guilty of some offenses, including not paying their employees and paying taxes. &nbsp,

Former Terengganu main Syariah determine Mr. Ismail Yahya revealed to CNA that he disapproves of the actions taken against GISB.

” I can just say that this is all for political gain. I don’t say again”, he said. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Transferring FORWARD

Mr Aizat of Initiate. According to my, authorities had systematically examine the organization’s and its network’s organization licenses. &nbsp,

He argued that it is crucial to check whether their enterprise practices adhere strictly to legal requirements, particularly in those relating to health, exploitation-free labor, and financial moves that do not help illegal activities. &nbsp,

Given the financial reliance of some subsidiaries and workers,” this evaluation should be approached with prudence.” A total ban on the whole business network might be counterproductive. Thus, a precise assessment coupled with the application of stricter surveillance methods is essential”, he said. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Dr Geshina, who is also a counselor, said that in-depth regular assessment and surveillance may be conducted on the team. &nbsp,

She said that there may be people who accidentally become portion of a criminal gang or patients due to their ignorance, social or community cleaning, or lack of understanding. &nbsp,

The nature and scope of pampering that promote blind conviction and confidence in individuals are” the issue with cults,” according to the statement. Central to many cults is the belief in a divine element in certain individuals, like the cult leader ( s )”, she said.

” This blind belief and devotion may have already caused damage to people and may continue to do so even after the party has left.” As the development of religiousness involves an overall behavioral, speech, and economic cleaning process, the change into a healthier sense of self and being may have a lot of time and effort” .&nbsp,

Authorities believe that the team has about 10, 000 enthusiasts nationwide.

However, G25 warned that the government must take decisive action to stop future tragedies and restore public confidence in the methods used to protect people. &nbsp,

” This should start with the royal commission of inquiry for this case’s fast establishment. Any silence or delayed actions on this issue would only destroy our picture internationally”, it said. &nbsp,

Everyone has a role to play, according to Dr. Mohd Izhar, to stop any delinquent teams from resurresciving in the future.

” Malay, especially the Muslims, needed to create reports of any delinquent team to the specialists in the future. Everyone needs to help one another in this combined effort rather than putting the blame on one another, he said. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

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Lawyers weigh in on Iswaran’s jail term: Unusual for judge to give longer sentence than sought

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According to him,” The prosecutor is meant to apply the law and commute the sentence based on the facts and the costs of the case.”

” He is not bound by what events submit. He has a right to disagree that the prosecution’s higher limit is too small, or the defense’s lower limit is also high in any given situation.

Mr Chooi, who just left Mr Eugene Thuraisingam’s law firm to set up his own namesake company, said the trial has judgment solely in terms of what expenses are preferred.

The judge is supposed to be assisted by the prosecution and the defense in the punishment exercise when this discretion is exercised, but he is not bound to take those claims, according to Mr. Chooi.

Andy Yeo, a seasoned attorney with his own process Andy Yeo Chambers, said he was surprised by how much more severe Justice Hoong had imposed than what was demanded by both edges.

But, Mr Yeo- a former administrative officer and assistant people prosecutor- felt that the judge’s decision was justified.

” I think Justice Hoong is justified in what he sees as a case to establish as a law for punishment and apparent signaling for any subsequent events,” said Mr. Yeo, who has a background in business management and white collar crime.

He added that the court in this case was evidently indicating its critical opinion of the crime and that it was unusual for a judge to establish a word higher than what the parties had requested.

” Given that there was no precedent, I thought that this in turn afforded the court a good opportunity to lay down what will be a clear decision on what it perceives to be a most serious case in terms of culpability, ( compared with ) the amount of gifts involved, ( and ) how ( the offence ) had arisen”, said Mr Yeo.

Sunil Sudheesan, a lawyer for the criminal defense team Sunil Sudheesan, said the judge probably “wanted to lay down a marker for public workers” and that such a move is” never seen frequently.”

Mr. Adrian Wee, managing partner at Lighthouse Law, described the court’s” settled rules” as” moved rules” because it has the choice to commute sentences higher or lower than the proposed amounts.

” However, in practice this is not common”, said Mr Wee. &nbsp,

According to him, accused people typically choose to pursue a particular course, taking into account the prosecution’s position on sentencing and their likely sentence. ” An accused person may not be as confident in their likely sentence as they do”

Mr. Wee argued that the court’s decision to take public statements into account during the course of the case was also significant.

Iswaran had initially released statements in which he defended his innocence and denied the allegations.

Although it was unusual for the court to take into account such statements, Mr. Wee argued that the court should take into account Iswaran’s claim that he had intended to plead guilty right away.

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Q&A with Josephine Teo on Singapore’s digital strategy and Smart Nation goals

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SINGAPORE: The countrywide online method is being refreshed under Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 program to keep up with changing requires in an ever-evolving environment.

Strategies include a new firm on virtual harms, a S$ 120 million ( US$ 90 million ) funding in artificial intelligence for knowledge, and fellowships for instructors to teach AI much in schools.

Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo sits down with CNA’s Glenda Chong in a wide-ranging discussion on the country’s modern change.

Q. Why the need to update Singapore’s Smart Nation eyesight then?

It has been 10 years since we started the smart society excursion, and from a systems point, the landscape is certainly quite different.

On a day-to-day base, modern technologies have permeated our life. For instance, e-payments were not a rule but today, they are readily available also at stalls centres.

Thus, we are considering the future environment, and if we play our cards correctly, there are many possibilities. There are times when tech fails and disappoints us, just as much of our lives are carried out with the aid of technology.

The question is: what can we do about that? In light of these factors, we felt it was appropriate to update the Smart Nation plan and determine some of the crucial areas that we should be focusing on.

Q. How does Singaporeans be enthralled by the modern transformation?

We observe that when people are given the chance to work in electronic skills, they are typically responsive.

Take our Elders Get Digital program, for instance. One senior woman I spoke with told me that she uses an application to determine the temperature before bringing the laundry in. Another said she uses an software to guide hospital visits. Another claimed that he checks online to see if his brother has given him his quarterly allowance.

Therefore, when technology is used in a way that people feel it improves their level of convenience, next … they are not being forced to learn to use electronic resources… more, technology ( has been useful ) for them.

Instead of just adopting technology or using a digital tool just for the sake of it, we normally try to follow that path.

Q. How does the state safeguard Singaporeans from harm done online?

We have a law that deals with fake information and misinformation, a law against unfriendly information activities that could be carried out against Singapore, a legislation that deals with damages such as online legal activities, etc.

( There are plans to do more. ) For a start, we’re looking at cyber bullying and intimate image abuse. Users ‘ feedback indicates that these two types of harms are the most prevalent. There is room for us to look at other kinds of harm once we establish the agency and are able to effectively enforce these kinds of harms. But this process, this building up of capabilities, is something that will take time.

Q. Tell us about the S$ 120 million investment in AI for Science initiative.

There have been a lot of enthusiastic users of AI to improve company processes since we released the National AI Strategy 2.0. This gives the impression that the AI ecosystem is doing quite well.

We believe that the research community has a chance to take advantage of advances in AI. If researchers could use AI tools, their quality of research and the rate with which they could potentially uncover new, crucial knowledge that would be useful to humanity would greatly improve. We want to give AI tools to the research community.

Q. How will this position Singapore globally?

When I travel internationally, I am very pleasantly surprised at the high regard colleagues around the world have for Singapore. They believe that we have made excellent use of technology to boost the competitiveness of our industries and to enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

It would be a real shame if we do not build on it fully to allow us to advance, but I would say we have very solid foundations. From that perspective, the Smart Nation 2.0 plan gives us a chance to position Singapore more strongly for the future.

Q. What is Singapore’s competitive advantage in the AI for Science initiative?

For scientific research, there is always the competitive as well as the collaborative dimension. Being able to use AI for scientific research, including collaboration with researchers from other countries, is a valuable contribution to this process.

In Singapore, I think we have the ability to get ourselves better organised. For example, in terms of making compute resources available to researchers, that is a bottleneck many countries are trying to break. We ought to be able to accomplish that more effectively.

The ability to access reliable data is just as crucial. Because of the availability of high-quality data, we hope to continue to grow in strength and enable our researchers to do more.

Q. Tell us about the Smart Nation Educator Fellowship, which will influence the curriculum of the country.

We identified that our teachers are at the heart of the educational system in order to prepare the next generation of Singaporeans for this digital future, especially one in which AI-enabled tools will be so heavily integrated into their daily lives.

The goal is to develop a course that will allow teachers to immerse themselves in an environment where they can observe how technology is transforming. Teachers will be able to speak at international conferences, speak with ( industry experts ), and have much better understanding of what needs to be done during the students ‘ education process so that they can be best prepared when they graduate and enter the workforce. Then these educators can design the ( curriculum ) to meet the challenges of the future.

The idea is to train the trainers. Once a group of teachers has this experience, they can make arrangements to share it with their coworkers. In this process, every teacher potentially could be enabled.

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Business plans delayed, revenues slashed as driving lesson shortage hurts private bus operators

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Getting HALTED

Public vehicle providers like as SMRT, SBS Transit and Tower Transit told CNA that they conduct their personal in-house training for individuals, and so&nbsp, are unaffected&nbsp, by the lack of driving training games.

The waitlists for securing teaching slots for private business businesses could last for up to a year.

The high turnover rate for local vehicles sooner in 2024 led Mr. Farid Khan, CEO of Singapore Cab Booking, to think about employing foreigners instead.

For his ships of 12 trucks, he now employs 15 native drivers.

However, Mr. Khan’s ideas were put on hold after learning about the lengthy waiting periods. &nbsp, &nbsp,

The disruptions, which began earlier this year, were disclosed to him by the foreign worker recruitment companies he had spoken to for assistance in finding employees. &nbsp,

” We need to find a time and date for the exam so that it coincides with their stay around.” It’s very difficult, the demand is there, but the supply ( of drivers ) is less”, Mr Khan added. &nbsp,

The condition was harsh on businesses like his, according to the director of a different bus charter company that has a fleet of 90 buses.

The vehicle has no other options. During this time, he’s never supposed to do anything and just wait for the licence”, he reiterated. &nbsp,

Employees usually only have two years to complete their work permits, and they could lose the Class 4 driving test after waiting ten times for a test time. By the time they wait for their next evaluation time, their allows might be nearer to expiring, said the chairman. &nbsp,

Although foreigners and work permits do never make up the majority of his staff, he has stopped hiring new vehicles for the moment because it is “impossible to wait that long.” &nbsp,

” We think that people who require driver’s licenses for their jobs may become prioritized,” he continued. &nbsp,

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