{
  "id": 14866889,
  "title": "Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/jais-confirms-two-arrests-in-alleged-khalwat-case-involving-public",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T04:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/16/jais-confirms-two-arrests-in-alleged-khalwat-case-involving-public-figure/239309"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has confirmed the arrests of two individuals in connection with an alleged khalwat case involving a public figure in Petaling Jaya, according to Sinar Harian. The arrests occurred around 6pm on October 16, 2023, allegedly for violations of Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. This provision carries penalties of up to a RM3,000 fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, according to Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.\n\nThe case gained public attention after a screenshot from closed-circuit television footage was shared on social media, depicting a Jais van in the car park of a premises. The post led to speculation about the presence of the religious enforcement vehicle and the individual seen entering the van, who was reportedly linked online to a senior leader of a political party. However, Jais refrained from identifying the two detained individuals. The department urged Muslims to refrain from turning the matter into speculation, debate, or slander, as stated by Mohd Shahzihan in a statement today.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has confirmed the arrest of two people to ass...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two individuals arrested in Petaling Jaya on October 16, 2023.",
    "Alleged khalwat case violation of Syariah Criminal Offences Act.",
    "Jais urges public against speculation and slander."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Jais confirms khalwat arrest involving politician",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/jais-confirms-khalwat-arrest-involving-politician",
        "published": "2026-10-16T02:44:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Public figure’ detained by Jais for alleged khalwat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/public-figure-detained-by-jais-for-alleged-khalwat",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/jais-confirms-two-arrests-in-alleged-khalwat-case-involving-public-14871862",
        "published": "2026-10-16T04:18:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}