Extra-marital dating site Ashley Madison not welcome: Chan Chun Sing
By Imelda Saad
POSTED: 25 Oct 2013 15:17
UPDATED: 25 Oct 2013 23:33
Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing said he does not welcome Ashley Madison, a dating website targeting married spouses, into Singapore.
SINGAPORE: Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing said he does not welcome Ashley Madison, a dating website targeting married spouses, into Singapore.
Posting on his Facebook page on Friday, Mr Chan said he is against any company or website that harms marriage.
"Promoting infidelity undermines trust and commitment between a husband and wife, which are core to marriage," said Mr Chan, who is also second minister for defence.
"I'm heartened by the responses of many Singaporeans who also spoke up against such website," he added.
Mr Chan's comments followed reports that Ashley Madison plans to expand into Singapore next year.
The website, which touts itself as "the famous name in infidelity and married dating", and has a tagline "Life is Short. Have an Affair," has a presence in the US, Europe and a number of other places, including Hong Kong and Japan.
News of its plans for Singapore prompted strong responses, including the formation of a Facebook group called “Block Ashley Madison” that has garnered over 11,000 likes.
In a statement, the Media Development Authority (MDA) said its content regulatory framework is based on community standards and social norms.
A spokesperson said since there are growing public sentiments against the site, it will take these into account when evaluating the website, if it is set up.
Under the Broadcasting Act, MDA has the powers to act against Internet content providers which violate community standards and social norms.
This includes issuing take-down notices or site-blocking.
- CNA/xq/nd
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