Petaling:The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has confirmed the arrest of two individuals involved in a suspected khalwat (close proximity) offense. The incident, which took place in the Petaling district, involves a man believed to be a politician. The arrests occurred at 6 pm yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad stated that the individuals were detained to assist with investigations under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.

Conviction under this section could result in offenders being fined up to RM3,000, imprisoned for up to two years, or both. Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad also advised Muslims to refrain from making any individual the subject of speculation, debate, or slander.