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Freedom of Information Act

Govt may amend OSA for better whistle-blower protection

The government may amend the Official Secrets Act (OSA) 1972 in order to provide whistle-blowers with more protection, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Enact FoI Act to ensure Budget 2024 disbursement, urges Kula

M. Kulasegaran (Ipoh Barat-PH) has called for the enactment of the Freedom of Information Act to guarantee the disbursements from Budget 2024.

Govt to draft FOI laws for greater transparency: Anwar

The government has agreed to draft the Freedom of Information Act which will pave the way for greater transparency from government bodies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders