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Apr 29, 2010
COOLING OFF FOR POLLING DAY
Media won't fan fever
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WITH reference to yesterday's report ('Should media also cool off?') on comments by Members of Parliament on the need for a cooling-off period for the media on the eve of polling day, similar to that for political parties, my sense is there is no need.
Singapore's news media has always given an accurate picture of current events. It prizes its credibility and objectivity, and so is unlikely to fan the flames of election fever.
A further plus is that Singapore's media companies are not owned by political parties, unlike in other countries.
But what matters most is that Singaporeans are better educated and can judge for themselves where general elections are concerned.
They do not need last-minute information from any party to influence their decision.
Jeffrey Law
COOLING OFF FOR POLLING DAY
Media won't fan fever
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WITH reference to yesterday's report ('Should media also cool off?') on comments by Members of Parliament on the need for a cooling-off period for the media on the eve of polling day, similar to that for political parties, my sense is there is no need.
Singapore's news media has always given an accurate picture of current events. It prizes its credibility and objectivity, and so is unlikely to fan the flames of election fever.
A further plus is that Singapore's media companies are not owned by political parties, unlike in other countries.
But what matters most is that Singaporeans are better educated and can judge for themselves where general elections are concerned.
They do not need last-minute information from any party to influence their decision.
Jeffrey Law
