News & Reviews:   checking

Last week, we reported that the Malaysian police force can check your mobile phone if there is enough reasonable suspicion. However, it was further clarified again by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, saying the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) cannot simply check a phone without a good reason.

Perhaps bad news to most people, the Malaysian police force now has the authority to check your mobile phone if there is suspicion or anything related to a crime. The news was confirmed by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain yesterday, under Section 23 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.