Rakyat must also know their rights, say criminal law experts


PETALING JAYA: While the police do have the authority to inspect handphones, it cannot be conducted arbitrarily and must be grounded in specific justifications, according to criminal law experts.

Lawyer Syahredzan Johan emphasised that police powers to access personal devices are restricted to certain defined circumstances, ensuring that such checks are not performed without valid reasons.

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