Man arrested after recording woman in Jerantut convenience store toilet

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 —

A man was arrested yesterday after allegedly using an iPhone 16 Plus to record a 26-year-old woman in a convenience store toilet in Bandar Inderapura, Jerantut, according to Superintendent Nor Azman Yusof, head of Jerantut district police.

Police seized the iPhone 16 Plus and sent it for forensic analysis. The suspect was remanded for three days until September 22 to assist investigations under Section 509 (outraging modesty) and Section 377D of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.

The arrest follows a 2021 amendment to Section 377D, expanding the offence to cover non-consensual recording in private spaces, including restrooms. Under the law, recording someone without consent in such areas—whether fully or partially clothed—is a criminal act.

Nor Azman did not disclose the suspect’s identity or further details of the investigation. The case reflects ongoing enforcement of privacy laws in public spaces, particularly in convenience stores where restroom surveillance has been a recurring issue.

Police have not provided additional context on whether the suspect acted alone or if similar incidents have been reported in Jerantut. The case does not directly impact Malaysian businesses, financial markets, or policy beyond general public safety concerns.