POFMA temporary exemptions to be lifted given evolving Wuhan coronavirus situation: MCI

Starting Jan 31, a temporary exemption on general correction directions will be lifted for several online platforms. Facebook, Google Search, Baidu, Twitter and HardwareZone will now be required to carry general correction directions, when Singapore's fake news law is applied to them. The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) said the move is critical, given the evolving Wuhan coronavirus situation. It added that the government is prepared to use all tools to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and to deal with falsehoods that may cause panic or confusion. Read more: https://cna.asia/36H91Em For the latest developments on the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak: https://cna.asia/wuhan-virus Get the latest updates on the Wuhan coronavirus on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia