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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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.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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