#LAWANINTIMIDASI: Why We Need To Protect Whistleblowers

BFM interview regarding the charge against activist Heidy Quah for her Facebook post on immigration detention, and on the role of whistleblowers.

BFM talk to Katrina from Amnesty International Malaysia on activist Heidy Quah being charged today for her Facebook post that was made last year, which highlighted conditions at immigration centres.

Many netizens have since criticised the charge on the basis that it silences activists. We first look into the details of the case with Amnesty Malaysia. Then, we discuss the culture of whistleblowing in Malaysia. Finally, we look into laws on the protection of whistleblowers.

Listen to the Interview on BFM