Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said that government officials and authorities must be held accountable for their actions and decisions.
He said that shady dealings and questionable decisions should not be concealed under the guise of the Official Secrets Act , as such actions compromise the public's trust and right to information.“Government must be transparent, and that is imperative from the principle of open government,” he said during his speech at the 2023 Asean Law Association General Assembly and Asean Law Conference here.
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"In line with that decision, the Official Secrets Act 1972 will also be amended appropriately. This measure is taken to ensure the delivery of public services can be enhanced and to encourage the citizens to be involved in the process of formation of national policies,” the department said in a two-page statement. Daily Express Malaysia
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