Invoking Miranda Rights Clarified

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Miranda rights apply only during police custody and interrogation. In Malaysia and Singapore, the right to remain silent varies by context. In criminal proceedings, silence can lead to adverse inferences. Certain situations may legally require disclosure. No legal obligation exists to turn oneself in for a crime, but evading authorities can result in harsher penalties.

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do i always have the right to remain silent about anything, in malaysia and singapore

In Malaysia and Singapore, the right to remain silent can vary depending on the context.
**Malaysia:**
- **Criminal Proceedings:** You have the right to remain silent during police investigations and court proceedings, but adverse inferences can be drawn if you choose to remain silent.
- **General Situations:** The right to remain silent is not absolute in all scenarios; certain situations may require disclosure by law.
**Singapore:**
- **Criminal Proceedings:** You have the right to remain silent when questioned by the police, but adverse inferences may be drawn from your silence.
- **General Situations:** Similar to Malaysia, you may be legally required to provide information in certain circumstances.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about in either of these countries?

do i always have the right to remain silent about anything, in malaysia and singapore, even if i havent been arrested?

In Malaysia and Singapore, the right to remain silent can depend on the specific situation:
**Malaysia:**
- **Criminal Proceedings:** Right to remain silent, but adverse inferences may be drawn.
- **General Situations:** Not absolute; certain disclosures may be legally required.
**Singapore:**
- **Criminal Proceedings:** Right to remain silent, but adverse inferences may be drawn.
- **General Situations:** Similar to Malaysia; some situations may legally require disclosure.
Is there a particular scenario you are concerned about in either country?

which disclosures are required?

For general guidance on required disclosures in Malaysia and Singapore:

Malaysia:
- **Criminal Proceedings:** You may need to disclose certain information during police investigations and court proceedings if requested.
- **General Situations:** Disclosure of personal information may be required by law in specific scenarios, such as during traffic stops or when asked by immigration authorities.

Singapore:
- **Criminal Proceedings:** You may need to provide information during police investigations and court proceedings if requested.
- **General Situations:** Similar to Malaysia, certain situations may legally require you to disclose information, such as during health and safety checks or when asked by government agencies.
Is there a particular scenario or type of information you are concerned about disclosing in these countries?

hypothetically, if someone has not been approached, arrested, or tried by the authorities despite having committed a crime, are they legally allowed to not turn themselves in? please discuss with reference to singapore and malaysia

Malaysia:
- **Legal Requirement:** There is no legal obligation for an individual to turn themselves in. However, not doing so may lead to increased penalties if caught later.

Singapore:
- **Legal Requirement:** Similar to Malaysia, there is no legal obligation to turn oneself in. However, evading authorities can result in harsher penalties upon capture.
Is there a specific crime or scenario you are concerned about?

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