Bill to repeal controversial Anti-Fake News Act tabled in Parliament


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 KUALA LUMPUR- Dewan Rakyat sitting at 1000 (0200 GMT)

KUALA LUMPUR: A Bill to repeal the controversial Anti-Fake News Act 2018 has been tabled in Parliament.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong tabled the Bill for its first reading.

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