Parliament must select a commission to process FOIA requests, say experts


PETALING JAYA: An independent information commission is key for the upcoming Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to become an effective tool to fight graft and keep governments accountable, say experts.

Another critical aspect that needs to be in tandem with the tabling of the proposed Bill for the FOIA is amending several laws that deal with information, says the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ).

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