PETALING JAYA: Bersama co-founder Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has admitted to being one of two people detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) on suspicion of khalwat (close proximity) on Oct 15, saying he regretted his lapse in judgment.

Nik Nazmi said that he was with a woman when Jais officers arrived at the location.

"I admit that it was a mistake. As I also informed the Jais officer, we indeed did not commit any indecent acts that would raise suspicion," he said in a statement.

It was reported that a former minister was arrested by Jais on suspicion of khalwat in Petaling Jaya.