Kenneth Jeyaretnam given ninth POFMA order for false claims on land sales,
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Kenneth Jeyaretnam Issued Ninth POFMA Order
 
Source: Channel News Asia (https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...032025_cna)
 
Published: 2025-03-14 13:51:00
 
Author: Not Specified
 
Article Summary:
 
Theme: Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam was issued his ninth POFMA order for making false claims about government land sales and immigration policies.
 
Core Points:
 
- The POFMA order was issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) based on a March 3 Facebook post by Mr. Jeyaretnam.
 
- The post alleged that the government intentionally drives up land prices, including HDB flat prices, through its control of land supply and immigration policies to inflate Singapore's reserves.
 
- The MOF refuted these claims, stating that the government's land management and immigration policies are based on planning and development needs, not intentional manipulation of land prices.
 
- The ministry emphasized that the chief valuer determines land prices independently, without government influence.
 
Phenomenon:
 
- Mr. Jeyaretnam has been issued numerous POFMA orders for false allegations about government policies, despite previously being provided with clarifications and factual information.
 
- He has been designated as having "Declared Online Locations" under POFMA due to multiple false statements.
 
- Mr. Jeyaretnam has not returned to Singapore to account for his actions and remains overseas.
 
Conclusion:
 
This article highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding Kenneth Jeyaretnam's online pronouncements and the government's use of the POFMA Act to address alleged falsehoods.
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