It is in fact thought policing. The law come up after communist insurgent as a terrorism prevention law, detaining anyone that’s suspected having any link toward the communist party or having thought of causing riot, and after Singapore/Malaysia split, it remain until this day. The result: Singapore is one of the safest city in the world, as long as you don’t step out of line.
The way they seem to approach enforcing this legislation seems to be very thoughtful, but this is uncomfortably close to prosecuting thought crime.
Singapore, as ever, is an interesting and novel place.
Well the same organization has been used to capture political opponents previously.
It is in fact thought policing. The law come up after communist insurgent as a terrorism prevention law, detaining anyone that’s suspected having any link toward the communist party or having thought of causing riot, and after Singapore/Malaysia split, it remain until this day. The result: Singapore is one of the safest city in the world, as long as you don’t step out of line.