Altivo 3rd Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 Mods, I've checked and all PE by-elections thread are locked. So have to start a new thread. After many months of waiting, the verdict is out. Police issues stern warning to SPH and ST editor for Punggol East report Published on Jun 20, 2013 4:36 PM Police on Thursday issued a stern warning to The Straits Times (ST) editor Warren Fernandex and Singapore Press Holdings, over a January report on the Punggol East by-election that was published in the newspaper. By Rachel Chang Police on Thursday issued a stern warning to The Straits Times (ST) editor Warren Fernandex and Singapore Press Holdings, over a January report on the Punggol East by-election that was published in the newspaper. The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said in a statement on Thursday that the stern warning was issued in lieu of prosecution for the offence of publishing a poll after the writ of election had been issued. The article, headlined "ST Poll: more rooting for PAP," presented the views of 50 Punggol East residents that reporters had interviewed." The publication of polls from the day the writ of election is issued until the close of polling stations on Polling Day is prohibited by the Parliamentary Elections Act. The AGC statement said that the publication of the article "was attributable to neglect on the part of Mr Fernandez." SPH said Mr Fernandez and Mr Patrick Daniel, the editor-in-chief of the media group's English and Malay newspapers division, presented themselves at the Central Police Division earlier in the morning to receive the written warnings. "The Straits Times newsroom co-operated fully with the police during their investigations and accepted that there was an internal lapse that led to the publication of the poll results," said SPH. "It has always been our approach that when we get something wrong, we acknowledge it, put it right, and strive to do better," said Mr Fernandez. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsoh 2nd Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 impeccable timing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 Come here, let unker smack your hand. Notti boi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear June 20, 2013 Author Share June 20, 2013 impeccable timing Cos everyone is focussing on the haze mah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackRabbit 3rd Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 How come MDA does not censure SPH for this? This kind of news is not the "proper" kind of news that Yakult say Singaporean should read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 After soooo long???? Ha ha ha ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 AGC should make an example of SPH. Why should they be let off with just a warning when they are a big corporation? They are sending the wrong message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 After soooo long???? Ha ha ha ha the issue is not the length of time..but rather no prosecution for the offence..and the timing is perfect by using the haze as a "smoke screen" to release this particular news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhiwen 3rd Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 Yeah, people will be more concerned about the haze issue and will not really bother much about this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 So what's the difference between a stern warning and a normal one? No emoticons in the warning? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 So what's the difference between a stern warning and a normal one? No emoticons in the warning? This is stern ... This is warning ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1 6th Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 Ah boy ah, come, got to knock you on your head a bit to show show ok. Dun worry no pain pain, just wayang only. Kock. Ok. Lets move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 AGC should make an example of SPH. Why should they be let off with just a warning when they are a big corporation? They are sending the wrong message. Oh dear... You first day here ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 (edited) They have to come up with a way to deal with such irresponsible behaviour hence the MDA $50,000 licensing fee is born. Now you know why it took so long to have a verdict. Edited June 20, 2013 by Watwheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 Oh dear... You first day here ah? Me noob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alheych 6th Gear June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 impeccable timing there's now a literal smokescreen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christan Turbocharged June 20, 2013 Share June 20, 2013 AGC should make an example of SPH. Why should they be let off with just a warning when they are a big corporation? They are sending the wrong message. When you are on the right side, u can do no wrong no matter what it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maseratigood 5th Gear June 21, 2013 Share June 21, 2013 AGC should make an example of SPH. Why should they be let off with just a warning when they are a big corporation? They are sending the wrong message. Singapore ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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