{
  "id": 15109031,
  "title": "Nik Nazmi confirms detained by Jais for alleged khalwat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-confirms-detained-by-jais-for-alleged-khalwat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-confirms-detained-by-jais-for-alleged-khalwat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bersama co-leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed his detention by Selangor's Islamic religious department, Jais, on Thursday in a suspected khalwat case in Petaling Jaya. In a statement, Nik Nazmi apologised to his wife, families, and affected parties, describing it as a lapse in judgment. He and his colleague had discussed a project at their studio in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, before moving the meeting to Petaling Jaya to review materials. When Jais officers arrived, only the woman and he were present, and he acknowledges that this was an offence. However, he clarified that no immoral acts took place. Nik Nazmi also expressed regret to Bersama, stating the incident impacted the party and disappointed its members and supporters. He remains open to whatever decision the party makes. Jais director Shahzihan Ahmad revealed that two individuals, including a public figure, were detained in the Petaling district around 6 pm on Thursday to aid investigations under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995. Convicts could face a maximum fine of RM3,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both.",
  "summary": "The Bersama co-leader apologises to his wife, their families and others affected by the incident.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nik Nazmi confirms detained by Jais for alleged khalwat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-confirms-detained-by-jais-for-alleged-khalwat-15110581",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nik Nazmi admits being detained for khalwat, apologises to wife, Bersama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nik-nazmi-admits-being-detained-for-khalwat-apologises-to-wife-bersama",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:31:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Ex-Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi admits lapse in judgment after ‘khalwat’ arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ex-malaysian-minister-nik-nazmi-admits-lapse-in-judgment-after",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:26:46.000Z"
      }
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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."
}