AGC considers increased punishment for those leaking official secrets


PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney-General’s Chambers is considering increasing the punishment for those who leak official secrets.

In an exclusive interview with Sin Chew Daily, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali (pic) said the cases of leaking of official secrets had increased and the media always reported quoting sources.

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