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'Cancel culture' a concern in Singapore

Supporters attend the annual "Pink Dot" rally in support of the LGBT community at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on August 21 this year. The growing debate over LGBT rights has given rise to concerns about “cancel culture”, says the city-state’s law minister. (AFP Photo)

SINGAPORE: Singapore may include rules dealing with “cancel culture” in legislation as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on contentious topics such as LGBTQ rights, says the city-state’s law minister.

The government is preparing to repeal a colonial-era law that criminalises sex between men while reinforcing traditional definition of marriage between a man and woman, sparking fierce reactions online.
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