Finally, Dewan Negara approves repeal of Anti-Fake News Act

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has scrapped the Anti-Fake News Act, a law criminalising "fake news", on the second attempt following the Senate's approval.

“Dewan Negara has approved the repeal of the Anti-Fake News Act, ” according to Bernama Radio on Thursday (Dec 19).

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