Kenneth Jeyaretnam receives 10th correction order in Singapore

Kenneth Jeyaretnam, leader of the Reform Party in Singapore, has received his 10th correction order under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). This order was issued by Minister Josephine Teo on March 21, 2025, related to false claims he made on his website and social media regarding foreign auxiliary police officers (APOs). Jeyaretnam alleged that foreign APOs have the same authority as regular police officers. He also claimed they are hired by the government to support the ruling People’s Action Party and violate the Constitution. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refuted these claims, stating that APOs do not possess the same powers as regular police as defined in the Police Force Act 2004. The MHA emphasized that while APOs can perform certain functions, they do so only under specific conditions and are not part of the government. Instead, they are employed by auxiliary police forces, which operate independently. Additionally, the ministry noted that salaries for APOs are determined by their employers and that Singaporeans constitute the majority of APOs. Jeyaretnam has a history of being issued correction orders for online statements. His previous order was on March 14, regarding claims about government land policies. Currently, he remains overseas and is not returning to Singapore to address these matters. The latest correction order requires him to place correction notices on his original posts. While he has done so on his website, he has not yet updated his social media accounts.