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South China Morning Post
9 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
6 arrested in Malaysia over nudity in marriage course
Malaysian police have confirmed there was public nudity during a controversial marriage motivational programme that has raised an uproar in the Muslim-majority country 'There were confirmed instances of undress involving at least four people,' Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said at a press conference on Wednesday, Harian Metro newspaper reported. 'Investigations revealed that the nudity involved both facilitators and participants of the programme.' Six people were arrested on Wednesday, including a married couple behind the event in Shah Alam and one of their children, for insult of modesty, as well as indecent and offensive behaviour, according to the Free Malaysia Today news portal. The couple, Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, are the founders of eHati, which offers corporate motivational and self-development courses, including the event last September that led to their arrest. They will be detained for three days to help with the investigations. Some equipment and drinks served at the event were also seized in a raid on the founders' house and have been sent to the police's chemistry laboratory for analysis. The participants came from all over the country. Hussein Omar Khan, Selangor police chief Hussein said investigations revealed those who attended included professionals and civil servants, the New Straits Times newspaper reported. 'The participants came from all over the country. One of them was traced and caught in Kedah.'
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Amy Search files counter report denying Shila Amzah's assault claim at KL rehearsal
PETALING JAYA, July 16 — Veteran rocker Amy Search has filed a police report denying claims he attacked singer Shila Amzah during a concert rehearsal at Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Berita Harian reported that Shah Alam police chief ACP Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed receiving the report last night, describing it as a 'counter report' rejecting Shila's allegations. 'Yes, a report was lodged, but it was more of a counter report and a denial. The case has been referred to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters,' he was quoted as saying by Berita Harian. Earlier, Harian Metro reported that Amy, whose real name is Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, had given his statement at the Shah Alam police headquarters. The move follows Shila's accusation that Amy had scolded her during the rehearsal last Thursday. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Usuf Jan Mohamad previously confirmed that an investigation paper had been opened into Shila's complaint of criminal intimidation. Shila, full name Nurshahila Amir Amzah, alleged on Instagram that she was 'openly attacked' in front of crew members during the session. Several veteran and popular artistes are set to perform at the upcoming concert.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
‘Queen's Night' probe widens: Police warn remaining eHati participants to come forward or face arrest
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has urged members of the public who took part in the eHati 'Queen's Night' marriage motivation programme to give their statements at the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters (IPD) as soon as possible. He said they have identified around 50 participants, of whom 30 have been interviewed. The remaining individuals have been asked to come forward or face arrest. 'We have already recorded statements from several participants. However, there are still individuals, including public sector employees, who were involved and have yet to step forward. We will not hesitate to arrest them,' Hussein said. The case is being investigated under Section 209 (false claims), Section 14 (minor offences), and Section 294 of the Penal Code, which includes offences committed under the guise of religion. Among those arrested are six individuals — four women and two men — believed to be married couples who participated in the so-called Queen's Night session, a four-day, three-night retreat offered under 'Package B' of the eHati programme. Queen's Night reportedly involved nudity and lewd acts. Police have also seized various items from the event, including ribbons and liquids believed to have been used during ritual-like activities. These materials have been sent to the Ministry of Health for further analysis to determine whether they contain banned substances or drugs. 'This programme has been organised before, but this is the first time we're seeing something like a 'Queen's Night' session. That element is new and is central to our investigation,' said Hussein. The programme was organised by a company known as eHati, which offers corporate motivational and self-development courses. Police clarified that participants are not official members of eHati and that investigations are focusing on both facilitators and participants. Authorities are also working to determine whether the event violated any religious sensitivities or misused religious elements to manipulate attendees. 'Not everyone who attended the programme is Muslim; individuals of other races were present as well,' said Hussein. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was reported to have asked the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to look into allegations of immoral activities during the organisation of eHati programmes at a convention centre here. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Motivational programme founders among six remanded over alleged immoral activities
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — A husband and wife, founders of a family motivation programme, are among six individuals remanded for three days today to assist in investigations into a motivational programme allegedly featuring immoral activities. Magistrate Ameera Mastura Khamis issued the remand order against the suspects, comprising four women and two men, aged between 26 and 47, under Sections 509 and 294 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act here. Yesterday, Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed that the couple was detained by a team from the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters (IPD) after providing their statements at the Petaling Jaya IPD. Lawyer Datuk M Reza Hassan, who represents the duo, also confirmed the matter. On Monday, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that police would summon all participants in the marriage motivation programme to record their statements as part of an ongoing investigation. — Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
RM200m smart parking plan rolls out Aug 1, outsourcing here to stay, says Selangor rep
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Parking management through a concessionaire has been in use in Selangor since 1996 and as of June, five local authorities (PBTs) still outsourced parking management to concessionaires, says State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. Ng said the implementation of concessionary parking management, which will be signed and enforced on Aug 1, will improve the existing system. 'This (privatisation) has its pros and cons, so this time the state is ensuring a win-win situation by adopting the approach of using Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP), with the Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated or Selangor MBI playing a role in parking management,' he said at his office at the Selangor State Secretariat Building (SUK) yesterday. Ng said the decision to implement the management system stemmed from the 33rd/2024 State Executive Council Meeting (MMKN) which convened on Nov 28, 2024, and was confirmed in the 34th/2024 MMKN on Dec 6, 2024. 'The Selangor government agreed in principle to implement parking management (TLK) through a collaboration between the Selangor MBI and private companies. 'Then the 12th/MMKN 2025 on April 23, 2025, confirmed by the 13th/MMKN 2025 on April 30, 2025, agreed that a wholly owned subsidiary under the MBI Group, namely Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd, be appointed to implement the Smart TLK management in the state of Selangor,' he said. Meanwhile, Ng said the Smart Parking model would involve a tripartite collaboration between the local authority (PBT) as the body determining policy, payment rates and parking zones, Rantaian Mesra as the system coordinator responsible for technical reporting, and the concessionaire appointed. 'This implementation will be formalised through a tripartite agreement between the specific PBT, the concessionaire and Rantaian Mesa Sdn. Bhd to define clearly each party's role, scope and responsibility that comply with the prescribed governance,' he said. Ng said the concessionaire would invest RM200 million for the Smart Parking Infrastructure, including the installation of 1,800 closed-circuit cameras in the four PBTs involved in the first phase. Meanwhile, he said enforcement remained under the jurisdiction of the PBT as provided for in the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171). He explained that the concessionaire was only responsible for system maintenance, payment of staff salaries (emoluments) while all enforcement action, including the issuing of compound notices, would still be carried out by PBT officers. Ng said the PBTs would not bear any operating costs but were expected to receive higher collections. — Bernama Ng Suee Lim, car park, Selangor MBI, PBT, concessionaire, tripartite agreement, Rantaian Mesa Sdn. Bhd, policy, enforcement, higher collection. — Bernama
