Freedom of Information Bill may be tabled in 2025, says Kulasegaran

The Malaysian government remains fully committed to advancing the Freedom of Information Bill, despite delays caused by the need to reconcile diverse stakeholder views. This comprehensive legislative effort aims to empower citizens by granting access to government-held information, thereby promoting transparency and accountability across ministries and agencies. The drafting process involves extensive collaboration among multiple government bodies and draws on international experiences to ensure robust legal frameworks. By incorporating feedback from nationwide engagement sessions, the legislation seeks to balance public rights with necessary exemptions for national security, defense, and personal privacy. This development is crucial for open data advocates as it represents a structural shift toward institutionalizing information access. Successfully tabling this bill would establish a legal precedent for citizen-led data requests, fostering a culture of openness and enabling civil society to hold authorities accountable through verified public records.

Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2024-11-22

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