KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- The federal government is looking to amend the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) to prevent the leak of state secrets.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohamed Hanipa Maidin told the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time today that the amendments are expected to be tabled next year.

"The government, through the Chief Government Security Office (CGSO) and relevant ministries, departments and agencies, is reviewing and studying the amendments needed for the OSA in its efforts to tighten the current regulations to prevent leakages in the ICT environment and current threats.

"The amendments on Act 88 is expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2020 after it has obtained the approval of the Cabinet," the d...