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Malaysian civil society organisations are pressing the government to allow Parliament to complete its full term while establishing a multi-party reform agreement ahead of the next general election.
Malaysia's legal framework must evolve to address emerging security threats from cyber attacks and artificial intelligence without compromising human rights or constitutional protections, Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran said at a parliamentary symposium.
Malaysia's parliamentary select committees will spend three months reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, consulting stakeholders before presenting recommendations to Parliament.
Malaysia's newly established Media Council has endorsed the government's move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, saying rigorous scrutiny is essential for legislation of constitutional importance.
Malaysia's government is moving the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee for deeper review, following feedback from civil society and stakeholders on the proposed transparency legislation.