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Several thousand Czechs rallied outside Czech Television headquarters in Prague on Sunday to protest government plans to abolish licence fees and switch public broadcasters to direct state budget funding, raising concerns about political interference.
Parliament Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged all MPs to maintain exemplary standards of conduct, emphasizing that their debates and actions serve as a model for future leaders participating in the Malaysian Youth Parliament programme launching September 11.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following ballot paper shortages that disrupted June 3 local elections, approved at a plenary session Thursday.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged protesters to exercise restraint while investigating ballot shortages from June 3 local elections, firmly rejecting allegations of election rigging.