Malaysia’s proposed Freedom of Information Bill has come under scrutiny from civil society groups. A parliamentary special select committee is now gathering public feedback.
Arief Hamizan, an independent researcher on governance and civic space in Southeast Asia, shares his views on the bill’s scope, exemptions, secrecy provisions and appeals process, and what would make it a meaningful right to information.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan and Keith Kam Producer: Maziah Barek Miji for BFM
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