Only speaks out after being caught having an affair with a married woman
Kluang, Johor – A 29‑year‑old man was arrested at 1.40 a.m. on Saturday after the Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) received a complaint that he was allegedly committing khalwat – illicit sexual…
Source: Harian Metro · October 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 1 OCTOBER 2026 —
Kluang, Johor – A 29‑year‑old man was arrested at 1.40 a.m. on Saturday after the Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) received a complaint that he was allegedly committing khalwat – illicit sexual intercourse – with a 44‑year‑old married woman inside a village house in Simpang Renggam, about 10 km from the man’s residence.
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The arrest follows a two‑hour investigation that began when JAINJ officers were dispatched to the address after the tip‑off. The officers first secured the rear door of the house to prevent any escape, then introduced themselves and asked permission to enter for a routine check. Upon entry they found the house brightly lit and a woman in a long‑sleeved T‑shirt standing outside, occupied with a mobile‑phone game.
Inside, a second woman was lying on a mattress, also using a mobile phone, dressed in batik and a long‑sleeved top. Adjacent to her was a locked bedroom. When asked who was inside, the woman replied that her mother was sleeping. After knocking, a third woman in nightwear opened the door about five minutes later. The officers shone a flashlight into the darkened room and saw a man seated on a bed wearing only underwear.
When the light was switched on, the man rose, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around himself.
Further questioning revealed that the man and the 44‑year‑old woman were not married to each other. The man, described as single, is from another state and works locally. The woman remains legally married to another man, continues to work in Simpang Renggam, and has not obtained a divorce. She told investigators that she and her husband have not lived together for more than a year, although official records confirm the marriage is still in force.
The house where the incident occurred is owned by the man and is situated roughly 10 km from the woman’s home. He arrived at the location on a motorcycle. Both adults appeared nervous after being detained. The woman’s two children, who were also present in the house, showed no visible shock when their mother was taken into custody.
JAINJ officers noted the possibility that the children may have been aware of the situation but felt unable to intervene because the woman is their biological mother.
Both suspects have been detained under Section 27 of the Johor State Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1997, which deals with the offence of khalwat. JAINJ said the detention is intended to assist ongoing investigations into the alleged breach of Islamic law.
The case underscores the role of JAINJ in responding to community complaints about alleged moral offences and highlights the procedural steps taken by officers, from securing premises to conducting searches and questioning occupants. No further legal action or court dates have been disclosed at this stage.