Kuala lumpur: A notice to provide a statement (SPH) has been issued to a group of Muslim individuals detained at a health centre on Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur, last night, following suspicion of involvement in immoral activities. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mohktar, confirmed that the SPH was issued for further investigation in accordance with the relevant laws.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mohktar expressed serious concern over the detention of 203 men, aged 19 to 60. He stated that the case involves activities that contradict religious values, societal ethics, and the laws of the country. The operation, named ‘Ops Songsang,’ was conducted by the police (PDRM) in collaboration with other agencies, including the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Ministry of Health, and the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI).
The raid took place around 8 pm last night, revealing that 17 of those arrested were civil servants, including surgeons, deputy public prosecutors, teachers, and enforcement personnel. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Azani Omar indicated that surveillance on the two-storey premises had been ongoing for two weeks, based on public information. The operation uncovered activities linked to same-sex relationships at the premises.
Mohd Na’im highlighted that the investigation was conducted under the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997, addressing issues like sodomy and attempted sodomy. The premises, which operated under a legitimate licence as a gym, sauna, and fitness centre, were suspected of promoting activities that violated both the law and societal ethics. Consequently, DBKL is in the process of revoking the premises’ operating licence.
Expressing concern over the involvement of civil servants, Mohd Na’im emphasized the necessity for stronger measures to tackle ethical and integrity issues within the public service. He supported the enforcement actions and assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted, with findings to be submitted to the relevant authorities for further action, including potential prosecution.
Furthermore, Mohd Na’im directed JAKIM, JAWI, and other agencies to enhance prevention and ethics programmes, especially targeting youth and professionals in urban communities. He urged the public not to normalise immorality or underestimate the issue of moral decay, which could harm future generations and undermine the nation’s dignity. He emphasized the goal of building a progressive Malaysia with strong values and high moral standards, seeking divine protection from moral corruption.