Nik Nazmi Confirms Detention With A Woman In PJ, Says Sorry To Wife And Family

Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed on Saturday (17 Oct) that he was one of two people detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in Petaling Jaya, said no improper act took place, and apologised to his family and party.

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Nik Nazmi confirmed his detention with a woman by JAIS, apologized to his family, and stated no improper act was committed.

Nik Nazmi was detained by JAIS with a woman in Petaling Jaya.
He apologized to his wife and family for the incident.
JAIS is investigating a suspected khalwat case involving a public figure.

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Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad confirmed that he is one of two people detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in Petaling Jaya, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

Nik Nazmi, a leader of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), said he and several friends began a discussion at a studio in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

They then decided to continue in Petaling Jaya to view materials related to the project under discussion, he said.

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Published: October 17, 2026 at 6:47 AM UTC
By: Fernando Fong
Section: Malaysia
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