Identity of political leader reportedly detained over alleged khalwat not disclosed
PETALING JAYA: A senior political party leader was reportedly detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) on Thursday over alleged khalwat with a woman at a residence in Petaling Jaya.
According to Astro Awani, a source said the 44-year-old man was arrested at about 6 pm when a five-member JAIS enforcement team raided the premises.
The source said both the man and the woman were inside the residence when the enforcement officers entered.
“They were subsequently taken to the JAIS office in Shah Alam for documentation,” the source was quoted as saying.
The identity of the political leader has not been made public. Authorities have also not disclosed the political party he belongs to or his specific role within its leadership.
It remains unclear whether he holds a position at the national or state level, or whether he is an elected representative.