In this episode of BebelHR, we explore a question many ordinary Malaysians have probably wondered about before: What should we do stopped by the police?
If we ever find ourselves in an uncomfortable situation, do we know what our rights are, what our responsibilities are, and how we should respond appropriately?
Joining me in this episode is Vinod, colleague from Finlit Media, as co-host, asking some of the questions many of us have about our civil rights.
Helping us answer these questions is Richard Wee, founder and managing partner of Richard Wee Chambers (RWC), and an Advocate & Solicitor since 1999.
We talked about:
• Vinod shared his experience of being stopped by the police
• Richard explained when the police can stop and search our car, and how we should handle the situation
• We discussed what a search warrant is and whether we can refuse without one
• Richard explained how Malaysian law differs from American law when it comes to police powers and citizens’ rights
• We explored how surveillance has helped reduced crime in countries like China, and the balance between privacy and safety
• Richard shared when it is legal to install CCTV at the workplace
• We discussed the legal risks of running away from the police
• Richard explained some of the powers and limits the police under the Police Act 1967, including how long someone can be detained
• I asked whether we can record the police and what happens if an officer asks us stop
• Richard also shared why it’s important to treat police officers with respect, and Vinod and I reflected on some of our own positive experiences with the Malaysian police
We hope this episode gives you a better understanding of both your rights and your responsibilities. After all, the best time to learn about the law is before you ever need it.
Streaming now: https://youtu.be/rFDHwKvnilQ?si=CGc9qtT3MafQ-Y1L
xoxoxo, AuntyHR
