Singapore introduces anti‑fraud messaging rules; IM platforms curb unsolicited contact.
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) formally announced the draft Prevention of Fraud and Unsolicited Message Service Regulations on 10t
2026-08-20 · By Daniel Foster · Translated by Chloe Wu
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) formally announced the draft Prevention of Fraud and Unsolicited Message Service Regulations on 10th of this month. The regulations require major instant‑messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line, to implement a “restrict unsolicited contact” feature by December of
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