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Know your rights during police checks

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Following a viral video where someone questioned the police for detaining a person and checking their phone, Inspector General of Police Razarudin Husain has clarified that this is allowed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Criminal lawyer Sreekant Pillai helps us understand the legality of mobile phone inspections and what your rights are.

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar and Keith Kam
Produced by: Natalie Tan/BFM

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