C4 noted in a statement that Salleh has suggested, in calling for information to be plugged further, that the leaks were acts of “treason”.
Salleh’s revelation, that “leaks” and “treason” have occurred in the release of information classified under the Official Secrets Act (OSA), suggests that the information in question was indeed factual, added C4 Centre Founding Director Cynthia Gabriel. “This then raises various red flags.”
There appear indications, so strong, of high-level corruption and cover-ups, she charged. “These very cover ups should be deemed treasonous, and certainly not the acts of making the information public.”
The accusations are damning and should set off further investigations, said the statement.
“We watch with dismay how the government appears to be putting a lid on the matter, even to the extent of censoring details in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Report and cuting off public’s access to any information on the scandal.”
“It’s blocking news and using secrecy laws to protect the wrongdoers.”
If there’s nothing to hide and no wrongdoing on the part of those involved, C4 sees every reason to now declassify and disclose the audit report.
“It must be discussed openly.”