Media groups want better protection for whistleblowers


KUALA LUMPUR: Two media groups have called for better protection for whistleblowers and journalists for their efforts in uncovering corruption scandals among high-ranking senior government officials.

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM) in a joint statement said they were alarmed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s letter of demand, which sought the removal of two articles and an apology from investigative journalist, Lalitha Kunaratnam, within 14 days.

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