Year:2011

Seen as a provocative for its use of christian religious imagery and themes

Temporary Banned Media Development Authority (MDA) Due to concern they might offend religious sensitivities

Year: 1963

Seen as it was referred marijuana

albums: Velvet Rope and All For You - Janet Jackson

Banned due to homosexual and sexually explicit themes that the BPAA found ‘not acceptable to our society.’

• In 2018, Netflix complied with the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to remove Cooking on High, The Legend of 420, and Disjointed from the service in Singapore only.

  
  

(https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtHistory/s/spWetbWEt2)

Censorship of bullying

(https://www.reddit.com/r/SingaporeRaw/s/fwFrzsohcN)

Censorship of movies because of LGBT scene

(https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/s/iDhtCOehwR)

Pros of censorship:

Blocking controversial and inappropriate content

Protects minors from inappropriate content

Cons of censorship:

Blocking out people's opinions

displeasure from the citizens

The censoring of other news outlets that are not under the control of the government, not allowing true freedom of speech amongst citizens of Singapore. Example: Lawsuits Against Foreign Media 

• Singapore has also taken legal action against foreign publications that criticize the government. For instance, in the past, The Economist and Financial Times have been sued for defamation after publishing articles that were critical of Singapore's political system. These lawsuits have often led to retractions, fines, or damages paid to government officials.

Pros: the censorship of certain media can ensure that the members of the community will not see false information spread online by unknown media outlets. Prevents conflict amongst government and citizens, because once controversial opinions are thrown out, people may react strongly with different opinions sparking conflict within the community 

Cons:

1.Singaporeans may not know of certain news due to censorship from the government preventing them from being aware of current events.

2.singaporeans may not be able to obtain the same amount of knowledge as other’s from other countries

The films Arabs and Terrorism and David the Tolhildan were "disallowed on the account of the sympathetic portrayal of organizations deemed terrorist organizations by many countries," said Amy Chua, chair of the Board of Film Censors. The other films that are banned include A Jihad for Love by Parvez Sharma, which concerns homosexuals living within Muslim communities. Chua said the film was not permitted to be shown because of the "sensitive nature of the subject."

Pros

-One of censorship’s primary advantages is its ability to prevent disseminating sensitive information that may threaten national security or public safety.

-One of censorship’s primary advantages is its ability to prevent disseminating sensitive information that may threaten national security or public safety.

-Censorship that shields children from exposure to inappropriate or harmful content helps promote their psychological well-being, moral development, and safety in digital environments.

Cons

-By restricting access to certain content, governments shape public opinion and limit the spread of dissenting viewpoints

-Censorship that shields children from exposure to inappropriate or harmful content helps promote their psychological well-being, moral development, and safety in digital environments.

-When used as a propaganda tool, censorship manipulates narratives, distorts truths, and controls public perception, influencing individuals’ beliefs and attitudes through selective information exposure.

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/art-of-censorship-in-singapore

The film was refused classification because it has "the potential to cause enmity and social division in Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious society", said a joint statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/film-lookatme-ken-kwek-religion-homosexuality-pastor-barred-screening-3011331

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter will soon be legally required to implement safety standards and content moderation processes to minimise users' risk of exposure to harmful online content like terrorist propaganda, under Singapore's new set of proposed Internet rules.

https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/social-media-platforms-to-remove-harmful-content-add-safeguards-for-young-under-spores-internet-rules

the death of singapore theatre: review

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/theatre-review-the-death-of-singapore-theatre-a-cathartic-work-raging-against-censorship

This had many Catholics and Christians challenging this novel. This led to its controversy as it contains evil slanders against the Godlike person of Jesus Christ and therefore being censored in Singapore by 1988.

Date: 30 June 2024

Link: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3272062/singapore-malay-film-lgbtq-elements-sparks-haram-criticisms-calls-dialogue

Pros of censorship: Racial harmony / less riots, less / no exposure to inappropriate themes

Cons of censorship: Teenagers get too curious and use illegal websites to satisfy any curiousity, no free speech

• In November and December 2018, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) temporarily blocked online news outlets the States Times Review and the Singapore Herald after they did not comply with takedown orders

• Blocked in late November and December 2018