Freedom of info? Need to strike balance between public and private interest, says law minister

Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan. -filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prepared to consider enacting a Freedom of Information Act in order to give better protection but also strike a balance between private and public interest, Parliament was told.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan said the government from time to time will review existing legislation, including the Official Secrets Act (OSA) 1972, to ensure all parties will be protected.