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Oct 17, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
Nik Nazmi apologizes after khalwat arrest
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Former Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad apologized for what he called a lapse in judgment after confirming he was among two people detained by Selangor’s Islamic Religious Department over an alleged khalwat case. He said he was with a woman at a Petaling Jaya residence to continue discussing a project.
WHO: Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
WHAT: Nik Nazmi apologized for what he called a lapse in judgment and confirmed he was detained in an alleged khalwat case.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
WHY: Nik Nazmi said he and the woman moved to the residence to continue discussing a project.
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