MDA bans Lim Hock Siew
video
MONDAY, 12 JULY 2010
Singapore Democrats
The SDP has learned that Minister for
Communication and the Arts Lui Tuck Yew has banned the video containing
Dr Lim Hock Siew's speech when he launched the book The
Fajar Generation. The recorder, Mr Martyn See, uploaded the
video on YouTube.
Mr See has just received notification from the Media Development
Authority (MDA) that Dr Lim's video is banned under the Films Act
and demanded the it be removed from YouTube. The reason given is
that the film gives “a distorted and misleading portrayal” of past
events.
Dr Lim, a medical practitioner, was detained for 20 years under the
Internal Security Act in 1963. Operation Cold Store roped in more
than 100 opposition leaders and trade unionists. This effectively
allowed the PAP to crush the opposition and entrenched its
one-party rule.
This is the second film that Mr Lui has banned, the first being
the interview Mr
See did of Mr Said Zahari. Mr Said was also detained without trial
for 17 years.
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