Strengthening Whistleblower Protection in Malaysia: MACC's Efforts to Revamp Act 711
Introduction
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is playing a crucial role in reforming the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711), which is currently undergoing stakeholder engagement. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan...
Stiffer Penalties for Online Crimes: New Amendments to Act 588
Stricter Penalties Enforced for Online Offences
The Malaysian government has taken a significant step to address online crimes such as paedophilia, scams, and gambling by amending the Communications and Multimedia Act...
Government Reviews Proposals to Regulate Social Media and Combat Online Scams
Background
The Malaysian government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to regulate social media and combat online scams and fraud. This move comes as a response to the rising...