{
  "id": 15178122,
  "title": "MAIS denies claims that Nik Nazmi's khalwat case was a \"frame-up\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/mais-denies-claims-that-nik-nazmis-khalwat-case-was-a-frame-up",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:44:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1557583/mais-denies-claims-nik-nazmis-khalwat-case-was-frame"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has denied claims that the action against Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, former Setiawangsa member of parliament, was a frame-up or persecution. MAIS chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin stated that JAIS acted on an official complaint and in accordance with legal procedures without manipulating the situation to target anyone. The suggestion of manipulation by the religious department is entirely untrue. MAIS is legally obligated to investigate when a complaint is lodged, and they will carry out the investigation diligently. If there is clear evidence, charges will proceed in court. The case was made public to clarify that Syariah laws are enforced fairly, regardless of the background or influence of the individual under investigation. The public is asked to allow JAIS sufficient time and refrain from speculation that could compromise the fairness of the legal process. Nik Nazmi confirmed his detention by JAIS last Thursday over allegations of khalwat (proximity) and is prepared to cooperate with legal proceedings. The PKR vice-president dismissed claims that the party was using khalwat claims to weaken opponents. Regarding a separate case involving a local youth suspected of participating in rituals of another religion, preliminary findings suggest the individual's actions were a matter of personal belief, but JAIS is examining various forms of digital evidence, including social media posts. The public must understand that when legal action is taken, all evidence must be authentic, and JAIS has experts to verify its authenticity. No penalties will be imposed without a thorough investigation, and consultation with relevant authorities will be conducted before taking action against anyone.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has denied allegations that the action against former Setiawangsa member of parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) over a khalwat (proximity) case was an act of persecution or a “frame-up”.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi for 3 months",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bersama-suspends-nik-nazmi-for-3-months",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi from party activities for three months",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bersama-suspends-nik-nazmi-from-party-activities-for-three-months-15157596",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi from party activities for three months from Oct 20 after Jais incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bersama-suspends-nik-nazmi-from-party-activities-for-three-months",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:35:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi for 3 months over khalwat case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bersama-suspends-nik-nazmi-for-3-months-over-khalwat-case",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:56:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi for three months over khalwat arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bersama-suspends-nik-nazmi-for-three-months-over-khalwat-arrest",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:12:08.000Z"
      }
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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."
}