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Don’t govern the Internet with Old World methods

Don’t govern the Internet with Old World methods

Dec. 15 | By Arixion / Youth Writer For a report sub-titled “Challenging Old Assumptions”, it is remarkable that the most important assumption of all is left unchallenged: The idea that the Internet – or New Media – is nothing more than a way people communicate...

AIMs achieving its aims?

AIMs achieving its aims?

Dec. 3 | At the very least, AIMS has done Singapore a favour by setting the public discussion of internet regulation on a sounder foundation than before. Cherian George

More political space for Singaporeans if Government accepts proposals: AIMs

More political space for Singaporeans if Government accepts proposals: AIMs

Dec. 2 | Andrew Loh / Deputy Editor Author’s Note: AIMs has clarified that they are not recommending a “blackout period”. Please see the clarification below, after the report. I apologise for the mistake. After months of consultation with...

An extreme suggestion for an extreme age

An extreme suggestion for an extreme age

Nov. 12 | Arixion / Youth Writer It has been two months since the Advisory Council for the Impact of New Media on Society (AIMS) released its report. Its report was standard government fare except for a major point that has got everyone talking: the need for the...

Liberalising the Films Act? Teach Media Literacy too

Liberalising the Films Act? Teach Media Literacy too

Sep. 4 | Terence Lee / Youth Editor Can a film – or a blog post – spark a revolution? That must be the question on the minds of some PAP politicians, even as Aims released its recommendations for the Government on how to manage the new media’s...

Advisory council proposes further liberalisations of the Internet

Advisory council proposes further liberalisations of the Internet

Aug. 29 | Gerald Giam / Deputy Editor A government-appointed advisory council this morning released its draft recommendations on changing Singapore‘s Internet regulatory regime. Titled “Engaging New Media – Challenging Old Assumptions”, the...