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– Malaysia's repeal of Anti-Fake News Act must be followed by broader reforms (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 19, 2018

Malaysia's new government is urged to remove the country's other repressive laws.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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