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Selangor Islamic Council Denies Framing in Nik Nazmi Khalwat Case
The Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) has refuted allegations that PKR politician Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was framed in a khalwat investigation, stating that the religious authority acted on a formal complaint received.
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MAIS clarified its position regarding the khalwat case involving the Setiawan assemblyman, emphasizing that its enforcement division, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais), had proceeded with investigations based on a legitimate complaint lodged with the council.
The religious authority's statement comes amid public debate surrounding the circumstances of Nik Nazmi's involvement in the khalwat matter. MAIS sought to distinguish between acting on complaints and fabricating cases against individuals.
The case has drawn attention given Nik Nazmi's public profile as a prominent PKR politician. However, MAIS maintained that the investigation was conducted in accordance with standard procedures followed for all complaints received regarding breaches of Islamic law in Selangor.
The clarification underscores the council's position that its enforcement operations are driven by public complaints rather than selective targeting. MAIS did not elaborate on additional details of the investigation or the outcome of the khalwat inquiry.