Whistleblowing: A Mechanism for Better Governance

This study focusses on the theme of whistleblowing in general and in Malaysian context. The discussion starts with the evolvement of whistleblowing around the world and then followed by the various definitions on whistleblowing. Next, this study elaborates in details on Whistleblowing Protection Act, the practice of the Act in Malaysia and the respond towards the implementation of whistleblowing in Malaysia. Lastly, this study concludes on the Whistleblowing Protection Act and the link with corporate governance.