Bloggers Alex Au & Martyn See interviewed on CNA

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Watch the CNA video interview here:

http://wayangparty.com/2009/01/10/l...mendations-shows-how-behind-times-the-pap-is/

According to this CNA report, the government has accepted 17 out of 26 recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media Society, or AIMS.

It agreed with the Council that it should take a phased approach to liberalising the Films Act, instead of repealing it immediately.

But the Ministry for Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) said it will retain its right to ban films, like “Zahari 17 Years”, which it feels are against public interest under Section 35 of the Films Act even though they may be readily available on the Internet.

Can MICA please elaborate on how the film is “against public interest” ? Will it trigger protests and riots leading to social unrest ? In fact, few Singaporeans have heard of Zahari, let alone by interested in a film about him. More likely, it is against the PAP’s interest to have the film screened as it cast aspersions on the despicable methods employed by Lee Kuan Yew to fix his political opponents.

 

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SINGAPORE : The Singapore government has accepted 17 out of 26 recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media Society, or AIMS.

It agreed with the Council that it should take a phased approach to liberalising the Films Act, instead of repealing it immediately.

It will amend the Films Act to allow for certain types of party political films, which means that political parties and their candidates will be able to use films for internet election advertising during an election.

But party political films will have to be factual and objective and not dramatise or present a distorted picture.

What the fuck is factual and objective ? So, it is factual and objective to say that PAP is doing very well in this financial tsunami and our economy is changing from good to better in this current situation ? And, GIC jointly with Temasek Holding is making zillions after losing billions ?? THESE ARE FUCKING LIES IF I WERE TO SAY THAT.... BUT PAP may say IT IS FACTUAL and OBJECTIVE. To PAP, factual and objective reporting means any narration is the more positive than their own !!

In a news conference on Friday morning, Information, Communications and the Arts Minister Lee Boon Yang said that the government will move to amend the Films Act in the next month or two.

The government also agreed to set up an independent advisory panel, which will be made up of citizens of high standing and who are non-partisan.

The panel - to be chaired by a retired Senior District Judge and chairman of the Casino Regulatory Authority, Mr Richard Magnus - will determine whether films are party political films and if they can be aired.

What THE FUCK !!! non-partisan ?? Our Kangaroo Court is also independent and non-partisan ?? But, what happened ? Walter Woon and Chan are at the beck and call of LKY !!

But the Ministry for Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) said it will retain its right to ban films, like "Zahari 17 Years", which it feels are against public interest under Section 35 of the Films Act even though they may be readily available on the Internet.

Under the law, the minister is not obliged to give reasons for the ban.

Of course, in communist country, do you need reasons for throwing a person in jail let alone a BAN !!! The film is banned because it is not "FACTUAL AND OBJECTIVE" PERIOD.... FUCK YOU DEAD, PAPPIES.

Dr Lee said: "We know that it's not possible to block everything in certain situations, but that doesn't mean we should give in, be carried along by the tide. We should still state our position."

When asked why a different law is applied for political films compared to, say, films with violence and sex, Dr Lee said: "For political films, we're protecting society, because we want to maintain the political debate as a rational objective debate, not one given to emotional outburst, not one based on distorted presentations of issues."

"There is a danger to allowing such films to be circulated publicly in Singapore. Then, you will actually degrade the level of political debate, and you could bring the debate down to a competition between films," he added.

Dangerous ? Film that expose PAP hidden agendas and lies are dangerous ? What Fucks !!

But the ministry has agreed to relax the Films Act in phases. Responding to the news, filmmaker Martyn See said: "When the government says 'in phases', then the next thing we have to ask is: When? - next five years, next 10 years, when? The government has shown it can act very quickly. So let's act quickly to liberalise political space for Singaporeans."

Mr See also said he would re-submit his two previously banned films -"Singapore Rebel" and "Zahari 17 Years" - once the amended Films Act has been passed.

In terms of e-engagement, the government said it will devote more resources to engage Singaporeans in cyberspace. But to ensure accountability, it will not remove the requirement for political websites to be registered.

Sure, sure, any positive spin about PAP is accountability !!

The government will also not respond to Internet criticisms outside government sites like REACH. In response to this, blogger Alex Au said: "Is the government going to say 'no, we're going to ignore them because you didn't come into my room?'

"The government has to find ways of addressing some of the issues that are raised in other parts of the Internet, even if nobody brings it up within REACH. It could be in the form of a statement within REACH itself that addresses the stuff that is being talked about outside."

Of course, within REACH, the high-handed methods can be meted out to "troublemakers" or ruin them ultimately like how LKY tried to destroy CSJ with his cahoot - Vasu. Vasu, mark my word - you will die of horrible death !!

Blogger Gerald Giam told Channel NewsAsia: "By and large, the bloggers who are blogging about social and political issues do want some sort of response. I mean, it's a simple analogy that if I'm talking to you and you ignore me, then how do I feel?"

Dr Amy Khor, chairman of REACH, said: "For serious-minded citizens who are interested to engage the government on various issues they are concerned (about), one of the appeals of REACH is that when he gets into the website, his views will be heard... and there is likely to be a response.

"He may be able to get interaction, especially with the relevant ministries and officers. (This could) possibly even lead to a change, with his ideas."

On the rule prohibiting civil servants from voicing their personal opinions on government policies online, MICA said there will be no change. The ministry said allowing them to do so will compromise trust within the Civil Service.

The government has also accepted almost all the Council's views on protecting minors.

-CNA/sf/ir

Please, fuck it, dun do double talk !! What the fuck is "his views will be heard... and there is likely to be a response."

 

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another wayang like Chiam anointed Desmond Lim
see how wayang party screwed Desmond Lim

It only come to our attention that Mr Chiam See Tong will be retiring by the next general election and his anointed successor to take over him as MP for Potong Pasir and party Secretary-General is Mr Desmond Lim after we visited the Sinagpore People's Party's homepage in preparation for our weekly political blogs' ranking.

As we felt this is an important matter which netizens ought to know, we have taken the liberty to write to Mr Desmond Lim to publish his facebook account and Mr Chiam's testimony of him so that you may get to know him better.

Below is an exchange of emails consisting of our request and his acquiescence:

http://wayangparty.wordpress.com/20...-desmond-lim-to-publish-his-facebook-account/