Dr. M is stunning in his methods to encourage whilste blowers

From the Malaysia Insider:

As Putrajaya hunts down those behind information leaks about an ongoing probe into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and allegations of fund transfers to the prime minister's accounts, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that covering and hiding of evidence were also crimes.

Those who did so would be aiding and abetting criminals and they too, should be tried under the law, the former prime minister said today.

Writing in his blog, Dr Mahathir, who has been vocal in criticising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over debt-ridden state investor 1MDB, added that those who had gathered evidence, but only handed them over when the case was proven, cannot be freed from the charge of abetting.

He urged those with information but who were covering up to "make the right decision".

"There is risk in whistle-blowing, but there is also risk in covering-up, in aiding and abetting.

"You are really between the devil and the deep sea.

"You must make the decision now or forever regret," he wrote.

Dr Mahathir questioned Putrajaya on its policy towards whistleblowers, noting that at one time Malaysia believed in protecting such people for a greater good.

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A book can be written about Mahathir's school of thought on politics.  Instead of complaining that the government should protect whistblowers as 90 percent of the population does, he goes the total 180 degree route and says withholding vital information is a crime as well.  Both methods have the same end effect in encouraging whistleblowing, but are using different methods to get there.

The method's of ex-pm Mahathir is extremely relevant today.  He's fighting fire with fire.  Get offensive with people's mindsets as the current government is also getting offensive with oppressing people.  This will force people into game theory mode where they will do what is best for themselves where the truth will likely come out.

Mahathir's aggressive style of politics is something Najib won't be able to withstand.