Police cannot make random checks on mobile phones, minister confirms
In a Q&A session in the House today, Deputy Home Minister Mohd Azis Jamman confirms that police officers are not at liberty to stop random members of the public and demand to see the contents of their phone. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, November 19, 2019.
THE police can confiscate mobile phones of suspects and anyone involved in ongoing investigations, not random checks on the public, said Deputy Home Minister Mohd Azis Jamman. The minister was responding in a question-and-answer session in Parliament in order to set the record straight on confusing media reports that police had the right to carry out random checks on mobile phones belonging to members of the public.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chile president condemns police violence after 4 weeks of unrest | The Malaysian InsightChile president condemns police violence after 4 weeks of unrest
Read more »
Missing activist Amri’s wife sues Putrajaya and police over probe conduct | The Malaysian InsightNorhayati Ariffin's suit says the government and the police have actively failed to investigate the activist's abduction.
Read more »
Police record fresh statements over Teoh Beng Hock case | The Malaysian InsightSelangor police say they have taken statements from 5 individuals including former Selangor exco Ean Yong Hian Wah.
Read more »
Indonesia arrests dozens after police station blast | The Malaysian InsightDuo who built bomb used in attack last Wednesday shot dead in raid.
Read more »
Nigerian police say cattle gang launches deadly attack | The Malaysian InsightKillings in apparent revenge after villagers created vigilante groups to fight off gangs, later accused of extra-judicial killings.
Read more »