Amendments to Whistleblower Act being studied


KUALA LUMPUR: Studies are being conducted by Putrajaya to enhance protection for whistleblowers who report on cases involving corruption and misconduct, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“I agree with the call and we will table it at the next Parliament session at the latest,” he said in response to Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) during the Prime Minister’s Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.

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