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PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — The Bill to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March or April this year, according to Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Tan Sri Azam Baki.
However, he said it is still subject to the Cabinet’s approval of the proposed amendment.
Media reports earlier indicated that the amendment aims to strengthen protections for whistleblowers and ensure more effective laws in combating misconduct and leakages in the administration.
As for the Freedom of Information Bill, Azam anticipates that it will be finalised in the second quarter of this year before being tabled in Parliament in July, while the Political Funding Bill is expected to be tabled next year.
“This is our commitment as the leading agency for the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) to ensure the implementation of good governance in the public service is carried out as soon as possible before the NACS timeframe ends in 2028,” he told a press conference today.
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