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Malaysia's government will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the student movement. Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli called it a major reform commitment and recognition of student activism.
Malaysia's Election Commission has registered 34,066 new voters aged 18 and above in June, with the supplementary electoral roll now open for public verification until September 1.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Indian historian and Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Rajmohan Gandhi to visit Malaysia in the first quarter of 2025 to deliver lectures on democracy, peace and values-based leadership.
More than 207,000 Australians have paid administrative fines totalling A$4.14 million after failing to cast votes in the mandatory 2025 general election, with overall turnout reaching 90.7%.
Britain welcomed Andy Burnham as its seventh prime minister since 2016 on Monday, prompting widespread voter fatigue over a decade marked by unprecedented political instability and leadership upheaval.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has underscored the importance of ethical and independent media in sustaining democracy, highlighting journalism's role in countering misinformation and keeping society informed.
South Korea's highest court will issue a ruling Thursday in a pivotal case against former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law declaration attempt and the disorder that followed.
Malaysia's Election Commission is pressing voters to update their electoral roll addresses to reflect where they currently live, rather than maintaining registrations in hometowns, to strengthen constituency-based representation.