The move to block access to the whistleblower Telegram channel Edisi Siasat raises the question of whether the government is attempting to cover up scandals, said Bersatu Youth exco Na’im Brundage.

Condemning the restriction on the freedom to expose information, he noted that Edisi Siasat has played a significant role in revealing misconduct and abuse of power that rarely receive coverage in the mainstream media.

“This blockage sends a clear signal that the government is...