Key facts
- Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed his detention by JAIS on October 15.
- He was with a woman at a residence in Petaling Jaya.
- Nik Nazmi admitted the situation was an offense.
- He apologized for a lapse in judgment.
Former Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed he was one of two individuals detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) over an alleged khalwat (close proximity) case on October 15. Nik Nazmi, who leads Parti Bersama Malaysia, stated he was at a residence in Petaling Jaya with a woman to continue a project discussion. He admitted that only he and the woman were present when JAIS officials arrived, acknowledging it as an offense, but asserted they did not engage in any improper conduct. Nik Nazmi apologized to his wife, families, and party members for what he described as a lapse in judgment and pledged cooperation with legal proceedings.