Singapore: Adopted Ministry of Home Affairs's directions under FICA to social media platforms X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok to block online account

On 19 July 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore issued Account Restriction Directions (ARDs) under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 (FICA) to 5 social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The directions mandate the platforms to block access to 95 online accounts for Singapore end-users. The directions were issued following investigations that linked these accounts to a coordinated network operated by Guo Wengui, the New Federal State of China, and the Himalaya Supervisory Organisation. These accounts were involved in disseminating narratives undermining Singapore's political leadership transition, posing a threat to the nation's sovereignty and social cohesion. The ARDs aim to mitigate hostile information campaigns by disabling interactions between the specified accounts and users within Singapore.