 In a parliamentary speech on 28 February 2008 , Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said that the Government had adjusted its policies in relation to various types of expression . For instance , in 2000 it had created Speakers ' Corner as an outdoor venue for political speeches . Use of this venue was liberalized in 2004 to include performances and exhibitions . All public talks held indoors involving organizers and speakers who are Singapore citizens are also exempted from the licensing requirements of the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act . However , freedom of speech and expression , though characteristic and imperative in a self @-@ professed democracy , is not unfettered . The Government thus continues to require licences for events where the speeches relate to race or religion , and does not permit outdoor demonstrations to be held . 
