Singapore bans porn websites to make a symbolic statement

Singapore’s Media Development Authority has revealed that they have blocked access to two online pornographic websites.

They did not reveal the name of the services through market sources say that YouPorn and RedTube have been blocked in the country.

MDA official Jason Hoong said in a statement on this ban: “It should be noted that the hardcore pornographic videos posted on these sites are very easily accessible by the young as each video will start streaming for free once a user clicks on the related link.”

The government has till now banned close to around 100 web sites related to this initiative.

The country’s laws disallows the possession, distribution and making of pornographic films.