There are numerous internet publications where politicians are criticised by name, though many publications self-censor because politicians have often initiated

There are numerous internet publications where politicians are criticised by name, though many publications self-censor because politicians have often initiated (and won/settled) defamation lawsuits [1]. There have been numerous allegations on the independence and impartiality of the judiciary when it comes to said lawsuits, however [2]. It is true that no printed newspapers may be published in Singapore without a permit [3]. [1] http://therealsingapore.com/content/history-defamation-suits-and-other-similar-actions-singapore http://therealsingapore.com/content/history-defamation-suits... [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_independence_in_Singapore#Defamation_suits http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_independence_in_Singap... [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Singapore#Newspapers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Singapore#Newspapers