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Getting the Freedom of Information law Malaysia deserves

Getting the Freedom of Information law Malaysia deserves

Observers question if Madani govt can deliver another crucial reform promise at next Dewan Rakyat sitting.

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SNAPSHOT | No more MACC orange jumpsuit for those on remand; emergency declared in Serian over haze

SNAPSHOT | No more MACC orange jumpsuit for those on remand; emergency declared in Serian over haze

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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Time to repeal draconian colonial-era laws, Ramkarpal tells govt after PM's UiTM speech

Time to repeal draconian colonial-era laws, Ramkarpal tells govt after PM's UiTM speech

DAP leader says this should be done as part of govt's reform agenda.

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'Honesty is part of reform' - Tian Chua urges PKR to own up to unrealistic promises

'Honesty is part of reform' - Tian Chua urges PKR to own up to unrealistic promises

UPDATED 3.05PM | 'Some promised reforms were overly ambitious and difficult to fulfil.'

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COMMENT | UUCA repeal: Real test is what comes next

COMMENT | UUCA repeal: Real test is what comes next

A stronger framework must protect student freedom and university autonomy.

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Student groups welcome UUCA repeal promise, but warn against old wine in new bottle

Student groups welcome UUCA repeal promise, but warn against old wine in new bottle

They say the replacement legislation cannot contain same restrictions.

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Gobind wants PM to deliver on four reforms by year end, act with same speed as Tabung Haji RCI

Gobind wants PM to deliver on four reforms by year end, act with same speed as Tabung Haji RCI

The four are AG-PP role, PM term limit, Sosma, and PAA.

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PKR congress: Humbled leaders, 'reform' carrots, and other highlights

PKR congress: Humbled leaders, 'reform' carrots, and other highlights

Party needs to make changes fast if it doesn't want to keep losing elections.

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S'wak DAP delegate: Demand reforms from Anwar or be prepared to say goodbye

S'wak DAP delegate: Demand reforms from Anwar or be prepared to say goodbye

Soo wants party to champion Ombudsman Malaysia, among others.

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UUCA repeal: Academics call for university autonomy, student safeguards

UUCA repeal: Academics call for university autonomy, student safeguards

Experts say reform must protect academic independence, responsible activism.

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Don urges Amirudin to solve 'Malay Dilemma 2.0' through electoral reform

Don urges Amirudin to solve 'Malay Dilemma 2.0' through electoral reform

Wong outlines dilemma of corrupt one-party, or less Malay-dominant multi-party.

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COMMENT | When will Ombudsman Malaysia be established?

COMMENT | When will Ombudsman Malaysia be established?

The key reform promise has been delayed again and again.

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Civil society groups, individuals call for Parliament to serve full term, pursue reforms

Civil society groups, individuals call for Parliament to serve full term, pursue reforms

They want the remaining time used to strengthen democracy, electoral processes.

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COMMENT | Anwar's reform promise undone by political appointments

COMMENT | Anwar's reform promise undone by political appointments

Public bodies shouldn't be rewards for political allies, loyalists.

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'Reap what you sow': Wong Chen delivers stinging rebuke of Harapan, hints at exit

'Reap what you sow': Wong Chen delivers stinging rebuke of Harapan, hints at exit

UPDATED 3.46PM | Subang MP blames policy compromises and warns of lost reform momentum.

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COMMENT | Harapan must return to reforms even if it's too late to fight BN-PN tide in GE16

COMMENT | Harapan must return to reforms even if it's too late to fight BN-PN tide in GE16

Institutional change could be coalition's final chance to rebuild public trust.

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DBKL rolls out 16 reforms to curb mayor's powers, improve governance

DBKL rolls out 16 reforms to curb mayor's powers, improve governance

PARLIAMENT | The changes were recommended in an IIUM study.

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MCMC Act amendments approved despite bipartisan calls for stronger checks

MCMC Act amendments approved despite bipartisan calls for stronger checks

PARLIAMENT | MPs from both sides say commission's expanded powers did not include additional guardrails.

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With stars aligned in Harapan's favour, Nik Nazmi cautions against delayed KL reforms

With stars aligned in Harapan's favour, Nik Nazmi cautions against delayed KL reforms

Former minister also questions if an unfavourable study on the matter was biased.

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COMMENT | Great reform illusion: How M'sia consolidating power under banner of change

COMMENT | Great reform illusion: How M'sia consolidating power under banner of change

Public confidence in institutions remains fragile; citizens are demanding genuine accountability.

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MP SPEAKS | The institutions we leave behind

MP SPEAKS | The institutions we leave behind

Separating AG-PP roles is about strengthening public trust.

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SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

SNAPSHOT | Govt urged not to punish migrant workers lacking official papers; hybrid work for civil servants from Aug

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

COMMENT | Govt must commit to effective, progressive, rights-focused FOI framework

FOI Act should be based on fundamental principles enhancing public's right to know.

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COMMENT | The currency of politics we've stopped believing in

COMMENT | The currency of politics we've stopped believing in

Voter trust is eroding, and turnout trends suggest a deeper political fatigue.

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