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When the law was first mooted in KL The law was met with horror from activists and journalists, who say that the bill will simply be another way for the government to crack down on dissent and suppress embarrassing stories. Amnesty International said it was a “blatant attempt to shield the government from peaceful criticism”.... 

Be more nuanced. Couldn’t stop laughing But translating the alliance’s manifesto into action — including sweeping political reforms meant to repair checks and balances eroded under Najib. https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Malaysia-election/Mahathir-moves-with-practiced-skill-to-assert-control What a really dumb remark,”repair... 

As Malaysia progresses in forming its new government and the region has come to grips with the shock result, local commentators have opined that Barisan Nasional (spearheaded by UMNO) lost the election because its brand had become toxic. Its brand had become toxic because instead of taking steps to punish a flagrantly corrupt...