JAIS confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure

The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with an alleged khalwat case involving a public figure in Petaling Jaya.

According to JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, the arrests were made under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995, which carries a potential penalty of up to RM3,000 in fines, imprisonment for up to two years, or both.

Mohd Shahzihan cautioned against turning the incident into a subject of speculation or slander.

The case attracted public attention due to a social media post showing a JAIS van at the scene and speculations about a possible connection to a political figure.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has confirmed the arrest of two people to assist investigations into an alleged khalwat case involving a public figure in Petaling Jaya yesterday, Sinar Harian reported.

JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the arrests were made at about 6pm over suspected offences under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.

Those convicted under the provision face a fine of up to RM3,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, he said in a statement today.

Mohd Shahzihan urged Muslims not to shame individuals by turning the matter into material for speculation, debate or slander, the Malay daily reported.

The case drew public attention after a post circulated on social media featuring a screenshot from closed-circuit television footage showing a JAIS van in the car park of a premises.

According to the report, the post prompted questions about the presence of the religious enforcement vehicle, while the person allegedly seen entering the van was linked online to a senior leader of a political party.

The claims sparked speculation before JAIS confirmed the arrests.

However, the department did not identify either individual detained.

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雪兰莪伊斯兰宗教局 (JAIS) 已证实，两名人士因涉嫌在八打灵再也与一名公众人物有关的非法行为而被捕。

据JAIS主任拿督莫哈末·沙兹汉·艾哈迈德称，此次逮捕是根据1995年《雪兰莪伊斯兰教法刑事犯罪法令》第29条进行的，该条文规定最高可处以3000令吉罚款、两年监禁或两者并罚。

莫哈末·沙兹汉告诫人们不要将此事变成猜测或诽谤的对象。

由于社交媒体上流传的一张照片显示，一辆 JAIS 厢式货车出现在案发现场，并引发了人们对该案可能与某位政治人物有关的猜测，此案引起了公众的关注。

莎阿南，10月16日讯——据《阳光日报》报道，雪兰莪伊斯兰宗教局（JAIS）证实，昨天在八打灵再也逮捕了两名人士，以协助调查一起涉及公众人物的“哈尔瓦特”（khalwat，指伊斯兰教法中不正当行为）案件。

JAIS 主任拿督莫哈末·沙兹汉·艾哈迈德表示，逮捕行动于下午 6 点左右进行，涉嫌违反 1995 年雪兰莪州伊斯兰教法刑事犯罪法令第 29 条。

他在今天的一份声明中表示，根据该条款被定罪的人将面临最高 3000 令吉的罚款、最高两年的监禁，或两者并罚。

据马来日报报道，莫哈末·沙兹汉敦促穆斯林不要将此事变成猜测、辩论或诽谤的素材，以此羞辱他人。

社交媒体上流传的一张闭路电视录像截图显示，一辆 JAIS 厢式货车停在某处停车场，此事引起了公众的关注。

据报道，该帖子引发了人们对宗教执法车辆出现的质疑，而据称被看到进入货车的人在网上与某个政党的高级领导人有联系。

在 JAIS 证实逮捕行动之前，这些说法引发了诸多猜测。

然而，该部门并未透露被拘留者的身份。

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