KLUANG – A married man was detained for allegedly committing khalwat (close proximity) with a woman during an inspection conducted by enforcement officers from the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) at a homestay here at about 8.30am on Monday.
The spot check was carried out following instructions to ensure accommodation premises are not misused.
According to information, officers inspected several rooms at the premises before coming across one that was locked and remained unopened despite repeated knocks.
After about 10 minutes, a man attempted to flee through the bathroom window but was apprehended by enforcement officers stationed at the back of the premises.
Further inspection found a woman inside the room with the lights switched off.
Initial investigations revealed that the pair were neither married nor related as mahram.
The 45-year-old man is a government employee, while the 56-year-old woman is a widow who is self-employed.
It is understood that the room was rented by the man and the two were believed to have known each other for some time.
The homestay owner said the room had been rented by the man and that he was unaware of the woman’s presence.
The case is being investigated under Section 27 and the pair will be charged in the Syariah Court.