The Online Citizen - Revision history

SGPolitico at 02:09, 17 May 2026

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	\|headquarters = Taiwan (formerly Singapore)		\|headquarters = Taiwan (formerly Singapore)
	\|region_served = ~~Singapore~~		\|region_served = Asia
	\|leader_title1 = Editor-in-Chief		\|leader_title1 = Editor-in-Chief
	\|leader_name1 = terry-xu		\|leader_name1 = terry-xu

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	\|entity_id = the-online-citizen		\|entity_id = the-online-citizen
	\|name = The Online Citizen		\|name = The Online Citizen
	\|other_names = The Online Citizen Asia, TOC, ~~独立媒体 (TOC)~~		\|other_names = The Online Citizen Asia, TOC, 網路公民
	\|abbreviation = TOC		\|abbreviation = TOC
	\|type = Alternative news website		\|type = Alternative news website
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	\|revenue =		\|revenue =
	\|revenue_year =		\|revenue_year =
	\|purpose = Independent socio-political journalism and commentary on Singapore affairs.		\|purpose = Independent socio-political journalism and commentary on Singapore and Asia affairs.
	\|legislation =		\|legislation =
	\|uen =		\|uen =
	\|website = https://~~www.~~theonlinecitizen.com		\|website = https://theonlinecitizen.com
	\|verified = yes		\|verified = yes
	\|last_updated = 2026-05-17		\|last_updated = 2026-05-17

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			{{Entity
			\|entity_id = the-online-citizen
			\|name = The Online Citizen
			\|other_names = The Online Citizen Asia, TOC, 独立媒体 (TOC)
			\|abbreviation = TOC
			\|type = Alternative news website
			\|logo =
			\|image =
			\|formed_date = 2006-12-01
			\|dissolved_date =
			\|status = active
			\|parent_ministry =
			\|parent_entity =
			\|headquarters = Taiwan (formerly Singapore)
			\|region_served = Singapore
			\|leader_title1 = Editor-in-Chief
			\|leader_name1 = terry-xu
			\|leader_display1 = Terry Xu
			\|leader_title2 = Co-Founder
			\|leader_name2 = andrew-loh
			\|leader_display2 = Andrew Loh
			\|leader_title3 = Co-Founder
			\|leader_name3 = remy-choo
			\|leader_display3 = Remy Choo Zheng Xi
			\|num_employees =
			\|num_employees_year =
			\|budget =
			\|budget_year =
			\|revenue =
			\|revenue_year =
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			\|legislation =
			\|uen =
			\|website = https://www.theonlinecitizen.com
			\|verified = yes
			\|last_updated = 2026-05-17
			}}


	'''The Online Citizen''' ('''TOC''') is a socio-political blogging platform known for its independent journalism and commentary, particularly on issues pertaining to [[Singapore]]. Established in December 2006 by Andrew Loh and Remy Choo Zheng Xi, TOC has positioned itself as a voice covering topics often overlooked by mainstream media.		'''The Online Citizen''' ('''TOC''') is a socio-political blogging platform known for its independent journalism and commentary, particularly on issues pertaining to [[Singapore]]. Established in December 2006 by Andrew Loh and Remy Choo Zheng Xi, TOC has positioned itself as a voice covering topics often overlooked by mainstream media.

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	TOC has faced numerous legal challenges, including defamation suits and regulatory restrictions under the '''Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)'''.		TOC has faced numerous legal challenges, including defamation suits and regulatory restrictions under the '''Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)'''.

	* '''POHA Legal Victory (2015–2017):''' Following an interview with Dr Ting Choon Meng regarding a patent dispute with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the Attorney-General applied for an order under Section 15 of the '''Protection from Harassment Act (POHA)''' to compel TOC to post a correction notice. In a landmark 2017 ruling,<ref>https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2017_SGCA_6</ref> the Court of Appeal dismissed the Attorney-General's appeal in a 2-1 majority decision, ruling that the Government is not a "person" under Section 15 of POHA and therefore cannot invoke the Act to seek correction orders.		* '''[[MINDEF–TOC POHA Dispute\|POHA Legal Victory (2015–2017):]]''' Following an interview with Dr Ting Choon Meng regarding a patent dispute with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the Attorney-General applied for an order under Section 15 of the '''Protection from Harassment Act (POHA)''' to compel TOC to post a correction notice. In a landmark 2017 ruling,<ref>https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2017_SGCA_6</ref> the Court of Appeal dismissed the Attorney-General's appeal in a 2-1 majority decision, ruling that the Government is not a "person" under Section 15 of POHA and therefore cannot invoke the Act to seek correction orders.
	* '''Defamation (2019–2021):''' Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sued Terry Xu over an article regarding the Lee family dispute. In 2021, the High Court ordered Xu to pay S$210,000 in damages.		* '''Defamation (2019–2021):''' Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sued Terry Xu over an article regarding the Lee family dispute. In 2021, the High Court ordered Xu to pay S$210,000 in damages.
	* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.		* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.

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	TOC has faced numerous legal challenges, including defamation suits and regulatory restrictions under the '''Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)'''.		TOC has faced numerous legal challenges, including defamation suits and regulatory restrictions under the '''Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)'''.

			* '''POHA Legal Victory (2015–2017):''' Following an interview with Dr Ting Choon Meng regarding a patent dispute with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the Attorney-General applied for an order under Section 15 of the '''Protection from Harassment Act (POHA)''' to compel TOC to post a correction notice. In a landmark 2017 ruling,<ref>https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2017_SGCA_6</ref> the Court of Appeal dismissed the Attorney-General's appeal in a 2-1 majority decision, ruling that the Government is not a "person" under Section 15 of POHA and therefore cannot invoke the Act to seek correction orders.
	* '''Defamation (2019–2021):''' Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sued Terry Xu over an article regarding the Lee family dispute. In 2021, the High Court ordered Xu to pay S$210,000 in damages.		* '''Defamation (2019–2021):''' Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sued Terry Xu over an article regarding the Lee family dispute. In 2021, the High Court ordered Xu to pay S$210,000 in damages.
	* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.		* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.

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	* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.		* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.
	* '''POFMA Challenges (2020):''' TOC was one of the first outlets to challenge a POFMA correction direction in court regarding execution methods in Changi Prison; however, the appeal was dismissed by the High Court and Court of Appeal.		* '''POFMA Challenges (2020):''' TOC was one of the first outlets to challenge a POFMA correction direction in court regarding execution methods in Changi Prison; however, the appeal was dismissed by the High Court and Court of Appeal.
	* '''POFMA Section 11(3)(b) (2026):''' On 24 March 2026, Terry Xu and Miao Yi InfoTech (the Taiwanese holding company for TOC) were issued a direction under Section 11(3)(b) of POFMA by the Minister for ~~Health~~. This marked the first time an entity was required to publish a correction notice in the print edition of ''The Straits Times'' at its own expense, amounting to a cost of SGD 10,400.<ref>[https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/03/24/a-historic-first-the-pofma-direction-against-the-online-citizen-and-what-it-means "A Historic First: The POFMA Direction Against The Online Citizen and What It Means"], The Online Citizen, 24 March 2026.</ref>		* '''POFMA Section 11(3)(b) (2026):''' On 23 March 2026, Terry Xu and Miao Yi InfoTech (the Taiwanese holding company for TOC) were issued a direction under Section 11(3)(b) of POFMA by the Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs. This marked the first time an entity was required to publish a correction notice in the print edition of ''The Straits Times'' at its own expense, amounting to a cost of SGD 10,400.<ref>[https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/03/24/a-historic-first-the-pofma-direction-against-the-online-citizen-and-what-it-means "A Historic First: The POFMA Direction Against The Online Citizen and What It Means"], The Online Citizen, 24 March 2026.</ref>

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	* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.		* '''Criminal Defamation (2018–2022):''' Terry Xu and contributor Daniel De Costa were convicted of criminal defamation over a letter alleging corruption. Their jail sentences were eventually upheld by the Court of Appeal.
	* '''POFMA Challenges (2020):''' TOC was one of the first outlets to challenge a POFMA correction direction in court regarding execution methods in Changi Prison; however, the appeal was dismissed by the High Court and Court of Appeal.		* '''POFMA Challenges (2020):''' TOC was one of the first outlets to challenge a POFMA correction direction in court regarding execution methods in Changi Prison; however, the appeal was dismissed by the High Court and Court of Appeal.
			* '''POFMA Section 11(3)(b) (2026):''' On 24 March 2026, Terry Xu and Miao Yi InfoTech (the Taiwanese holding company for TOC) were issued a direction under Section 11(3)(b) of POFMA by the Minister for Health. This marked the first time an entity was required to publish a correction notice in the print edition of ''The Straits Times'' at its own expense, amounting to a cost of SGD 10,400.<ref>[https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/03/24/a-historic-first-the-pofma-direction-against-the-online-citizen-and-what-it-means "A Historic First: The POFMA Direction Against The Online Citizen and What It Means"], The Online Citizen, 24 March 2026.</ref>

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