INTERVIEW | There has been an outpouring of responses following Rafizi Ramli’s conviction for leaking bank data of the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) accounts, a chief concern being how the decision could potentially have a chilling effect on whistleblowing and investigative journalism.

The Pandan MP, however, is unperturbed by these concerns and believes the rakyat are more empowered than ever before to expose the truth.

“Before this, you might have felt alone (due to the) knowledge that you might be the only one saying it, and if they come, they come only for you...