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– Malaysia's new government urged to abolish anti-fake news act (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 15, 2018

The Pakatan Harapan Party had earlier pledged to uphold freedom of expression and independent media.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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