The Straits Times

The Straits Times
Typewebsite
ShortcutWP:STRAITSTIMES
StatusGenerally reliable Generally reliable
Deprecatedno
Blacklistedno
Recency2024
Domain straitstimes.com
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Date2021


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The Straits Times is Singapore's English-language newspaper of record and is generally reliable. However, additional considerations may be required when citing its coverage of domestic affairs, including local politics, government policies, and the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and its politicians. This stems from the historical context of the Singaporean media landscape, where journalists often engage in self-censorship (known locally as the "OB marker") to maintain compliance, job security or avoid potential legal repercussions. Editors are encouraged to exercise due diligence, particularly when reviewing related material published (but not limited to) between 1982 and 2021.

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The Straits Times (also known informally by its abbreviation ST) is a Singaporean daily English-language newspaper owned by the SPH Media Trust. Established on 15 July 1845, it is the most-widely circulated newspaper in the country and has a significant regional audience. The newspaper is published in the broadsheet format and online, the latter of which was launched in 1994. It is regarded as the newspaper of record for Singapore.

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    WP:STRAITSTIMESWP:STRAITSTIMES 📌    		 Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

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    		 The Straits Times is Singapore's English-language newspaper of record and is generally reliable. However, additional considerations may be required when citing its coverage of domestic affairs, including local politics, government policies, and the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and its politicians. This stems from the historical context of the Singaporean media landscape, where journalists often engage in self-censorship (known locally as the "OB marker") to maintain compliance, job security or avoid potential legal repercussions. Editors are encouraged to exercise due diligence, particularly when reviewing related material published (but not limited to) between 1982 and 2021. 1 Links Spamcheck