Mother caught in khalwat with bachelor in room, daughter‑in‑law

KLUANG, JOHOR, 1 OCTOBER 2026 —

KLUANG, Johor – A 44‑year‑old married woman was arrested together with a 29‑year‑old single man on suspicion of committing khalwat after police raided a residence in the district at 1.40 a.m. on Wednesday, the Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) said.

When the officers reached the front door, they observed a woman in a long‑sleeved shirt and trousers standing outside. Inside, a second woman was found lying on a mattress, scrolling on a mobile phone, dressed in a batik top and long‑sleeved blouse. The officers then proceeded to examine the interior of the house, where they discovered a bedroom whose door was locked from the inside.

After knocking, the door was opened about five minutes later by a woman in nightwear, who told the officers that the room belonged to her mother, who was sleeping.

The officers used a flashlight to illuminate the darkened room and found a man on the bed. JAINJ identified the man as a 29‑year‑old single individual who had travelled to the house on a motorcycle from a residence roughly 10 kilometres away. The woman arrested was confirmed to be 44 years old and employed in the state.

According to the department’s investigation, the woman’s husband had not lived with her for more than a year, although official records show that the couple had not yet obtained a divorce.

A forensic examination of the bed linen revealed that the sheets and blankets were disarranged. The department also reported that a separate search of the rear part of the house uncovered another man together with his wife, who is the daughter of the 44‑year‑old woman. JAINJ noted that the other family members appeared “unperturbed” by the arrest, suggesting they may have been aware of the situation for some time but felt unable to intervene.

Both the 44‑year‑old woman and the 29‑year‑old man will be charged under Section 27 of the Johor Syariah Criminal Enactment, which prescribes penalties for khalwat. The department’s statement said that the case will be forwarded to the Syariah court for prosecution, where the accused could face fines, imprisonment or corporal punishment as stipulated by the law.

JAINJ said the investigation remains ongoing and that any additional individuals found to be involved will be dealt with in accordance with the same statutory provisions. The department urged the public to report similar incidents promptly, emphasizing its commitment to enforcing Syariah regulations and maintaining public morality.

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