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A Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will begin reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026, seeking to balance public access to government information with existing secrecy protections.
Parliament has appointed two special select committees to scrutinise proposed Freedom of Information and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bills over three months, consulting stakeholders across government, legal sectors, and civil society.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing broader consultation with legislators and civil society before final approval.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, saying thorough scrutiny is essential for legislation of constitutional importance.