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Lawmakers debated the Lembaga Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, calling for institutional reforms, legal amendments, and investigations into misconduct that led to nearly RM13 billion in losses affecting over 10 million depositors.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee for detailed scrutiny, emphasising the legislation's significance for democratic accountability and press freedom.
The Malaysian government will move to refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing MPs and stakeholders to conduct comprehensive review before the bill's second reading.