Jawi has detained 20 men for dressing in drag, say KL cops


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 20 men were detained by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) for wearing women's clothing during a raid on a nightclub on Jalan Sultan here.

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the raid was conducted at about 10pm on Saturday (Oct 29) during a joint operation consisting of the police, Jawi and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

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