Kirsten Han 7 Apr 2021 06:00 In Singapore, Covid vs privacy is no contest The pandemic has shown how easily most people accept surveillance, and the government’s enthusiasm for new forms of it.
Kirsten Han 8 Jul 2020 15:00 Singaporeans’ tricky exercise in tactical voting The ruling PAP wants a “strong mandate”, while the opposition relies on electoral quirks and the guesswork of voters.
Kirsten Han 8 Apr 2020 06:00 Covid forces Singapore to confront conditions for its migrant workers Infections have seen several crowded dormitories locked down and put a spotlight on the treatment of city’s builders.
Kirsten Han 19 Mar 2020 15:30 Is Singapore feeling safe enough to go to the polls? All signs point to a looming election, but nothing is official so far – and a ballot in a pandemic is a big risk.
Kirsten Han 3 Dec 2019 13:00 As Facebook caves to Singapore censorship, the writing is on the wall The tech giant’s capitulation, while unsurprising, sets an ominous precedent that others would be happy to follow.
Kirsten Han 16 Jul 2019 14:30 The guessing game for Singapore’s elections The scramble for the ballot box where the boundaries are redrawn at every election and the PM controls the timing.
Kirsten Han 8 Apr 2019 05:00 Singapore: a fake news law which is actually very bad news Human rights groups and big businesses alike fear a new law could have major repercussions, including overseas.
Kirsten Han 12 Feb 2019 06:00 Singapore: data leaks in a “Smart Nation” Robust processes and security apparatus are needed before embracing the collection of vast amounts of sensitive data.
Kirsten Han 7 Nov 2018 16:00 Singapore: policing social media Chatter and dissent are now taking place online while freedom of expression and assembly are curbed elsewhere.