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New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Students and civil servants caught in KL 'swinger' raid
KUALA LUMPUR: University students and civil servants were among those arrested for involvement in "swinger" activities, where partners are exchanged for sexual relations. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this followed a raid on a luxury condominium in the capital last year, which also led to the arrest of foreign nationals. "For example, in August 2024, through infiltration and surveillance by D7, the anti-vice and gambling prevention unit, we managed to detect websites promoting swinger activities. "We later raided a luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur. Among those arrested were students from public and private universities, civil servants, and foreigners. "The case was then brought under Section 372 of the Penal Code. Proceedings are currently ongoing," he said during the Dewan Rakyat's question-and-answer session today. He was responding to Sabri Azit (PN–Jerai), who had asked what action the ministry was taking to combat online swinger crimes involving civil servants and university students, and whether existing laws were sufficient to tackle online sexual offences. To address such offences, Saifuddin said five laws could be applied. First is the Penal Code, which covers offences including advertising or offering prostitution services, committing acts of carnal intercourse against the order of nature, indecency, obscene acts and prostitution, as well as distributing or possessing obscene material. Second, Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act, which prohibits the misuse of online platforms to distribute indecent content. "Third, the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, if minors are involved. Fourth, the Film Censorship Act, which applies if material is produced with the intention of distribution for profit. "The fifth is the State Syariah Criminal Enactments, under which the police also conduct joint enforcement," he said.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- The Sun
Police bust school kids gang for sexual exploitation in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police has dismantled a group known as Geng Budak Sekolah (School Kids Gang) for alleged involvement in sexual crimes. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that a 12-year-old girl was believed to have operated a website selling explicit photos of herself. The girl reportedly managed the website with four peers and created a WhatsApp group with 762 members. 'Each of them took photos of different parts of their bodies and sold them online,' Saifuddin told the Dewan Rakyat. He added that the girl dropped out of school as her income far exceeded her parents' earnings. Enforcement action was taken under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, with coordination from multiple agencies. Saifuddin was responding to Sabri Azit (PN-Jerai), who questioned the government's efforts to tackle sexual misconduct and online exploitation. The minister explained that swinger activities are handled by PDRM's Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7). Cases involving school children, however, fall under the Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) at Bukit Aman. Saifuddin noted five legal provisions used to combat swinger crimes, including the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Other laws include the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, the Film Censorship Act 2002, and state-level syariah enactments. In August 2024, D7 identified a website promoting swinger activities and raided a luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur. 'Among those arrested were students, civil servants, and foreign nationals,' Saifuddin said. Charges have been filed under the Penal Code, with the case now in court. - Bernama
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Kids as young as 12 selling nudes online, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Children as young as 12 are selling explicit images of themselves on social media via self-created websites, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the police uncovered the disturbing activities during an operation earlier this year. "This year, we dismantled a syndicate involving schoolchildren, with the cooperation of relevant ministries. One of them, just 12 years old, created a website and conspired with four friends. "They had a WhatsApp group with 762 members. Each child took pictures of parts of their body and sold them on social media. Some even dropped out of school because the money they earned was far more than their parents' income. "One girl earned more in a month from selling photos than her parents did, so she no longer saw the need to attend school," Saifuddin told the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a question from Sabri Azit (PN–Jerai) on prostitution in Malaysia and the measures taken by the authorities. Saifuddin said that cases involving children as young as 12 must be addressed through a multi-agency approach. "Therefore, when dealing with such cases, we must also seek input from various other agencies," he said. On the issue of swingers — individuals or couples who voluntarily swap partners for sexual activity — he said that Malaysia had five applicable laws. These, he said, included the Penal Code, the Communications and Multimedia Act, the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (if minors are involved), the Film Censorship Act (if materials are produced for distribution), and Syariah enactments. "In August 2024, following infiltration and surveillance by the D7 anti-vice and gambling prevention unit, we detected websites promoting swinger activities. We later raided a luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur. "Among those arrested were public and private university students, civil servants and foreigners. The case was charged under Section 372 of the Penal Code and is still ongoing," he said. He added that while legislation and enforcement were critical, addressing such social issues also required instilling strong values within families and the wider community.
New Straits Times
10-08-2025
- New Straits Times
288 arrested as police raid illegal pubs, karaoke rooms run by foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR: Police raided 22 entertainment outlets and restaurants that had been illegally converted into pubs and karaoke rooms, allegedly operated by foreigners, during Op Mega Pusat Hiburan in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur last night. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the operation involved the department's Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7), along with the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur D7 units, local authorities, and the Fire and Rescue Department. "A total of 16 premises in Selangor and six in Kuala Lumpur were raided. They are all believed to be operating without licences and employing illegal foreign workers," he said in a statement today. Kumar said the raids led to the arrest of 288 individuals aged between 18 and 51, comprising Myanmar, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals. He said the detainees are being investigated under multiple laws, including Section 186 of the Penal Code, Entertainment Act, Excise Act 1976, Customs Act 1976 and Immigration Act 1959/63. Cash, entertainment equipment, various brands of alcohol and several operational documents were also seized. – BERNAMA
New Straits Times
30-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police bust online gambling call centre in KL, 13 arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Police raided a call centre, suspected of promoting online gambling, concealed as an office on the 23rd floor of a building on Jalan Kia Peng, yesterday. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said 13 people were arrested, including eight local men, three local women, and two Chinese nationals. The raid, which began at noon, was part of an ongoing 'Op Dadu' operation, carried out by the Kuala Lumpur Vice, Gambling and Corrupt Practices Crime Investigation Division (D7) in collaboration with the Dang Wangi district police headquarters "The call centre targeted the Indonesian market, employing workers with monthly salaries ranging from RM3,000 to RM4,000," he said, adding that 14 computer sets, two laptops, Wi-Fi modems, routers, and an attendance machine were seized during the raid. Police believe the syndicate had been operating since early April with daily working hours from 11am to 8pm. All suspects are being investigated under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, with a remand application expected today. — BERNAMA
