Friday, 26 Jun 2020 05:01 PM MYT
This investigation is tantamount to intimidation and is clearly aimed at silencing voices that are critical of the administration of this country. It also undermines the importance of safeguarding the right to freedom of information and the urgent need to check the continued application of the draconian OSA which has been arbitrarily used to mask corrupt practices and obstruct the public from accessing pertinent information related to matters that are of public interest.
It is worth reminding that only yesterday the Prime Minister announced that the government would continue its efforts to improve governance and integrity through the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 . Strategy 1.2.8 of the NACP clearly spells out the government’s commitment to enact a freedom of information legislation.
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