Semi-naked dancing: Malaysian police probe claims of deviant activities at motivational talk
PETALING JAYA - Malaysian police have confirmed that investigations are being conducted over allegations of deviant activities during a motivational talk in Shah Alam in the state of Selangor.
Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that the alleged incident took place in September 2024, with a police report lodged at the end of February 2025.
'We have called in the wife of the complainant as well as other participants of the event to record their statements.
'There are several matters we must confirm first before any decision is made, including if any follow-up action is to be taken by the police or the state religious department,' he said.
Previously, the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) said in a statement that it had started investigations over the motivational talk where it was alleged that semi-naked dancing and 'holy cleansing baths' were conducted.
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said on July 12 said the matter should be taken seriously, and strict action should be taken if the allegations are found to be true after a thorough investigation.
'The report has just been received, I have asked Jais (Selangor Islamic Religious Department) to investigate and take strict action because it was organised privately in the hall, not related to the state government,' national news agency Bernama reported him as saying.
'... however, I am concerned with what was revealed, we need to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone involved,' he added. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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