The Right to Information is a Fundamental Right!

Charlene See, Programme Lead, UNDI18

25-Aug-21 14:00

The Right to Information is a Fundamental Right!

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Freedom of Information of a citizen’s right to information, is a democratic right. As the saying goes “the control of information is the tool of the dictatorship.” Unfortunately, in Malaysia, despite calling itself a democratic nation, freedom of information as a legal provision is only offered in two states - Selangor and Penang.

Recently, the folks at UNDI18, have launched a campaign focusing on the Right to Information. Charlene See, Programme Lead of UNDI18 joins us on the show to discuss.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Politics, law & legal matters, Education

Tags: The Bigger Picture, Live & Learn, UNDI18, Right to Information, Freedom of Information, democracy, dictatorship, Malaysia, reforms,

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