TECHNOLOGY - Feb. 21, 1994
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Singapore Bans Violent Video Games: The arts ministry said it will tighten regulations on imported video games and has ordered dealers to remove two games, Mortal Kombat and Night Trap, from their shelves because of excessive violence. Starting March 1, video games dealers will have to obtain import permits from the board before distributing games in Singapore, the ministry said.
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