Special panel to probe khalwat case


SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has formed an independent committee to investigate the case of four people who were detained for khalwat (close proximity) last month.

Jais director Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad said the committee would review whether the officers handled the case in a proper manner when apprehending the four under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) 1995.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Courts & Crime , khalwat , Selangor , Jais

   

Next In Nation

Low rainfall expected from mid-May following Southwest Monsoon, says Nik Nazmi
MACC arrests lawyer over RM1.6mil bribe
Comply with new rules of Saudi govt, says Tabung Haji to pilgrims
Company director, law firm owner detained over RM38mil investment case, says MACC
No to violence: Selangor Sultan supports decision to not participate in Charity Shield match
Do you know ... about Penang's Baobab tree?
INTERACTIVE: No disruption in strong ties
Dengue bites hard in Selangor
‘Be proactive in managing trees’
Saifuddin to meet US officials on countering terrorist financing

Others Also Read