Summary
- INTRAS says corruption complaints should not automatically be treated as formal whistleblower protection cases.
- Its president Mohamad Fauzi Husin says authorities must clarify protection procedures and rights.
- He says whistleblowers also need confidence that the system will protect them from retaliation.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 14 — Malaysia’s whistleblower protection system should be assessed based on facts and whether formal protection mechanisms were used.
Rther than assuming the law has failed, INTRAS president Mohamad Fauzi Husin said. The former MACC deputy commissioner said making a corruption complaint.
Does not necessarily mean a person has obtained formal protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. Fauzi said whistleblowers need clearer information.
About their protection status, rights and channels for reporting retaliation. He also urged enforcement agencies to strengthen awareness and confidence in the system.
Saying effective protection depends not only on legislation but whether people trust it enough to come forward.
