#WhatIsHappeningInSG Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition & WP chief Pritam Singh was fined S$7,000 per charge for lying to Parliament. This relates to his testimony on former WP MP Raeesah Khan, who admitted to fabricating a story in Parliament. #Singapore

🚨 Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet’s $1.5M+ on Facebook ads since September 2022. Key Facts & Transparency Concerns #Cambodia #Meta #PoliticalTransparency

#WhatIsHappening in Vietnam? Author Truong Huy San (Huy Duc) has been detained for 8+ months and indicted under Article 331 for “abusing democratic freedoms.” If convicted, he faces up to 7 years in prison. His case has been transferred to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.

Catch up on the key discussions around content moderation, digital governance, and what’s next for online spaces in Southeast Asia. Revisit the key takeaways and insights now! #ContentModeration #DigitalRights #SoutheastAsia

Looking back: Our 2023-2024 Annual Report on Digital Rights in Southeast Asia was released in 2024, yet its insights remain just as relevant today. Read here: bit.ly/4jSJwGZ #DigitalFreedom #HumanRights

Meta is replacing fact-checking with Community Notes, a system that can let false claims spread unchecked. This could fuel political disinformation in Southeast Asia. Read more: bit.ly/3CCbiHd #Meta #CommunityNotes #FactChecking

On Feb 5, DigitalReach hosted The Future of Content Moderation in SEA, discussing Meta’s shift to community-driven moderation. 📢 Takeaway from MAFINDO: Fact-checking remains essential in fighting misinformation, ensuring accuracy beyond community contributions. #ContentModeration #DigitalRights

Lesson Learned on Digital Rights in Southeast Asia in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025. Key trends: 🔹 Repressive laws & online censorship 🔹 Increased surveillance & AI misuse 🔹 Crackdown on independent media Read our analysis 🔗 bit.ly/415NVPP #DigitalRights