Rappler's latest stories on fake news law
Singapore orders anti-govt website to warn readers of falsehoods
The notice aims to prompt readers to do additional fact-checking when accessing the page
Malaysian lawmakers repeal 'fake news' law
It was the second attempt by the lower house to overturn the law after MPs voted to repeal it last year only for the upper chamber to block it. But the upper house is only able to block a bill once, meaning the law will now be scrapped.
Singapore's 'fake news' law takes effect as critics sound alarm
The law gives government ministers powers to order social media sites to put warnings next to posts authorities deem to be false, and in extreme cases get them taken down
Academics concerned about Singapore's 'fake news' law
Academics from around the world with expertise in Singapore and Asia sign a letter warning the proposed legislation 'may deter scholarship and set precedents harmful to global academia'
Singapore PM defends 'fake news' law after storm of criticism
Rights groups warn Singapore's proposed fake news laws could be used to stifle online discussion, are too vague and may be used to target government critics
Fighting 'fake news' with the law
Some countries are using legislation to fight the spread of 'fake news,' as critics warn of dangers to free speech and the media. Here's a look at the situation in a number of countries.
Malaysia convicts first person under fake news law
Salah Salem Saleh Sulaiman, a Danish man of Yemeni descent, admitted making and posting on YouTube a video accusing emergency services of responding slowly after a Palestinian Hamas member was gunned down in Kuala Lumpur
