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Forty-four civil society organisations and 25 individuals have called for the 15th Parliament to complete its full term until December 2027, citing the need for comprehensive institutional reforms to strengthen democratic governance.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has identified Sekolah Parlimen, the National Service Training Programme, and Youth Parliament as essential mechanisms for cultivating democratic awareness and political stability among Malaysia's younger generation.
South Korea has strengthened laws against fake news with hefty penalties, but media groups warn the vague definition could suppress press freedom and enable political censorship.