Know Your Rights During Police Checks

Sreekant Pillai, Criminal Lawyer

15-Jan-25 08:30

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Following a viral video where someone questioned the police for detaining a person and checking their phone, IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has clarified that this is allowed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998. Criminal lawyer, Sreekant Pillai, helps us understand the legality of mobile phone inspections and what your rights are.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam

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Categories: Law/Activism, government, controversies

Tags: police, privacy rights, privacy laws, phones, spot checks, malaysian law,

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