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Singapore to ban the sale of set-top boxes that offer access to pirated shows

by Kenny Chee, The Straits Times, July 6 2021

The Singapore government plans to strengthen the city-state’s copyright regime by outlawing the sale of  set-top boxes that offer access to  online streams of pirated movies and television shows.

If found guilty under the proposed amendments, individuals can be fined up to S$100,000  (AUD$99,000), jailed for up to five years, or both. Companies can be fined up to S$200,000 and retailers can be sued by copyright owners.

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