Why is Singapore blocking Internet access on government computers?

Singapore confirmed on June 8 it would cut off Internet access for government work stations within a year for security reasons – a surprise move in one of the world’s most wired countries. The decision will not disrupt government operations, the Infocomm Development Authority said after local daily The Straits Times reported that some 100,000 computers would be affected. Industry sources said the measure was aimed at preventing cyber attacks as well as the spread of malware that might enter the government email network through Internet-enabled work stations.

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