Participants shed clothes at controversial motivational event, say cops


SHAH ALAM: At least four participants took off clothes at the controversial eHati marital motivation event, say police.

Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that the incident occurred during the event's "Queen's Night" activities.

"We arrested six individuals, including four women. They have been remanded for three days.

"There were confirmed instances of undress involving at least four people," he said during a press conference at the police headquarters here on Wednesday (July 16).

He added some equipment and drinks served at the event were also seized and will be analysed by the Chemistry Department.

No photos or video footage of the event have been found so far.

Comm Hussein said there were two packages offered, with the pricier including the "Queen's Night" option.

It is believed this was the first time the Queen's Night event was conducted but investigations are underway to detect if similar activities were conducted before.

"We have recorded statements of about 30 people. We also remind those who attended to give their statements willingly before the police conduct more arrests," he said, adding that police have the full list of participants.

He added that there were public servants at the event, which was also attended by non-Muslims.

"This programme was not based on Islam but general motivation," he said.

Previously, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) said in a statement that it had started investigations over a motivational talk where "semi-naked dancing" and "holy cleansing baths" alleged took place.

 

 

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