Disclosure of audio clips by MACC's Latheefa: Legal or not?


  • Letters
  • Sunday, 12 Jan 2020

The recent disclosure of a clutch of audio clips by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya has predictably attracted wide public comments. Concerns raised include such issues as the right to privacy, right of an accused to a fair trial. In short, issues that deal with human rights, which are within the remit of this society. Two matters are of direct relevance. First, the legality of the disclosure. Secondly, the issue of transparency.

Legality

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