Who voted in favour of the Anti-Fake News Bill?

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The Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 Was Passed by the Dewan Rakyat with 123 Votes in Favour

The Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 has been passed by the Dewan Rakyat, with 123 members voting in favour of the legislation. The Bill's passage was secured by a majority voice vote on April 2, following a bloc vote where 123 members supported moving to the committee stage, while 64 voted against it. The legislation will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration before it can be gazetted into law.
Support from PAS Parliamentarians and an Independent MP

Several political groups supported the Bill, including parliamentarians from PAS. Additionally, independent Member of Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, also voted in favour of the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018. These votes contributed to the majority that passed the legislation.
Majority Vote Secured at Committee Stage Debate

The Bill's progression to the committee stage was confirmed by a bloc vote, which was initiated by the opposition. However, the outcome saw 123 members voting in favour of proceeding, demonstrating significant support for the Bill. This bloc vote was crucial for the legislation's advancement through the parliamentary process.
Amendments Made During Committee Stage

During the committee stage, two amendments were introduced and accepted for the Bill. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman announced these changes. The amendments involved replacing the word "knowingly" with "maliciously" and reducing the maximum jail term from 10 years to six years.

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