Your Rights at the Police Station

Being called to the station

Being asked to attend a police station over a mule account is frightening, but it is not a conviction. The police may still be gathering information.

The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) at Bukit Aman handles these cases ^[f2]. Police may ask you to explain how your account was used.

Knowing your rights before you go helps you stay calm and answer carefully.

Your right to a lawyer

Article 5(3) of the Federal Constitution gives you the right to consult and be defended by a lawyer of your choice ^[f1]. This right is not only for court.

You can say clearly that you want to speak to a lawyer. Doing this early, before your statement is final, is a useful step.

A lawyer can explain what is happening and help you avoid mistakes made out of fear or confusion. If you have a station date coming up, you can ask on WhatsApp to be referred to one before you go.

Answering questions honestly and carefully

Be honest, but honesty does not mean guessing. If you do not know or cannot remember something, say so.

A guess can later be treated as a fact you stated. Filling silences with guesses can cause problems you did not expect.

You can also say that you want legal advice. Careful, true answers help you more than rushed ones.

Statements and what to sign

If your statement is recorded, read all of it before you sign. Check that it says what you actually said, not a summary that changes your meaning.

If anything is wrong, missing or unclear, ask for it to be corrected first. Do not sign anything you do not understand or do not agree with.

Take your time. A charge such as Penal Code s424C carries up to ten years in jail ^[f4], so what is written down matters.

If you cannot afford a lawyer

Cost should not stop you from getting advice. The Legal Aid Department may give legal help at low or no cost to people who meet its income test ^[f3].

Ask about it early instead of assuming you must face this alone.

Staying calm and keeping a record

Be polite to the officers and stay calm, even if you feel anxious. A calm manner helps you think clearly.

Afterwards, write down what happened while you still remember: the times, who was there, what you were asked and what you said.

Give these notes to your lawyer. A record made on the day is more reliable than memory weeks later.

A simple checklist before you attend

Prepare the day before. Bring your identity card, the letter or message asking you to attend, and any records showing how your account came to be used. Chats, a job advert or a transfer notice can all help explain your side.

Tell a family member where you are going and when you expect to be back. Give them a way to reach a lawyer quickly if the visit runs long.

Note the officer’s name, rank or reference number on any letter, and which department sent it. Mule-account cases are handled by the CCID at Bukit Aman ^[f2], so confirm which unit and officer you are meeting.

You are not expected to recall every date or amount on the spot. It is fine to ask for a question to be repeated or explained.

Do not bring other people’s phones or documents, and do not agree on a story with anyone. Your own honest account, backed by real records, is stronger. If anyone pressures you to say something untrue, tell your lawyer.

Arrive a little early so you can settle your nerves. The goal that day is not to win the case, but to get through the appointment calmly with your rights intact.

Sources

1. https://www.lawnet.com.my/federal-constitution
2. https://www.rmp.gov.my/
3. https://www.jbg.gov.my/
4. https://www.lawnet.com.my/penal-code