Recently, there was a police raid on what the police allegedly said was 'a health club believed to have been used for unnatural sexual activities'. Pictures of men in towels were circulated ...
Was not the premises a LEGAL business operation - which had the needed permits by the Local Government/Council, and all other needed permits/licenses by relevant authorities - unfortunately no mention of the establishment, or these relevant facts. If they were carrying out any 'illegal activities' - then naturally the premises and the business would be de-registered > to date no mention of this.
If the police/authorities raid a LEGAL massage parlour - and ask customers getting a massage to step out, not giving them time to bathe or change into their clothes - they too will end up just with towels.
No body used a SAUNA fully clothed..Nobody uses a Jacuzzi fully clothed...Nobody uses a hot bath, or even a swimming pool fully clothed - and if the authorities did not allow them to change into their normal clothes - and made them come out in their towels... it will end up with a group of towel clad men..and sometimes even women. DOES this mean that they are involved in 'illegal' or unnatural sexual activities.
At the end of the day - there was NO EVIDENCE of any illegal or unnatural sexual activities. Even if there was, it would definitely not involve ALL the patrons in a LEGAL Business establishment..
After the raid, all the patrons were arrested indiscriminately and the police then went to apply for REMAND so they could detain them for more than 24 hours - and guess what, we had a GOOD Majistrate, who did not blindly give the remand order simply based on the police/authorities allegations...
WHY did this happen? Our PM Anwar Ibrahim was previously tried and convicted for SODOMY - and the convictions was affirmed by both appellate courts - including the Federal Court, and he was sentenced to imprisonment -Months before he completed serving his sentence, after PH won the GE, he was released from incarceration by reason of a ROYAL PARDON. However, Anwar has always insisted on his INNOCENCE - and, after he became Prime Minister, there has been crackdowns - was it to prove that Anwar Ibrahim was straight - and not a gay, bisexual or one with other sexual preferences?
* A concert was stopped because 2 of the male performers kissed one another on stage - but NO charges was levied against them - WHY? Was it because they were popular foreign artists?
* There was a crackdown where 172 rainbow-coloured SWATCH watches were illegally seized, because that 'rainbow colour' was identified with other kinds of sexual preferences >
* Then, there was a crackdown on GISBH - were allegations of human trafficking, exploiting children....- children were asked to sodomise other, etc ... BUT since the crackdown that happened more than a year ago, there has still been NO court convictions proving the truth of these allegations. Even, if there 1 or 2 cases of Sodomy, the only crime of any leader, officer or GISBH is not reporting the crime >> and even then, whether SODOMY occurred and whether the perpetrator ought to be charged is up to the police after investiagtion and the Public Prosecutor.. to date, I believe there is still NO charges..
* The health club crackdown follows a 'similar mindset' - a crackdown on unnatural sexual activities?
One wonders is it all about the IMAGE of the PM Anwar Ibrahim - a demonstration that he is against all forms of 'unnatural' sexual activities, and other sexual preferences other than the traditional man-woman sexual activity? Then, the IMPORTANT question, as to whether Malaysia should CRIMINALIZE sexual activities different from man-woman sexual activities?
DANGER...danger - a perusal of the current SODOMY offences makes criminals of even husbands if they do certain crimes.. The definition of 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature' NEED to be amended - if not how many husbands within a lawful marriage may also be guilty of the CRIME?
377A Carnal intercourse against the order of nature
Any person who has sexual connection with another person by the introduction of the penis into the anus or mouth of the other person is said to commit carnal intercourse against the order of nature.
Explanation Penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual connection necessary to the offence described in this section.
LGBTQ
- What consensus of the Malaysian people? Did Anwar misrepresent to the
world? Repeal Section 377B Penal Code - decriminalize consensual sexual
acts between man and wife, and consenting adults?
Back to the RAID on the Health CLUB - there are other issues - like PRIVACY, and also the 'defamation' of the patrons?
If the premises are LEGAL - then it is wrong also to target Public Officers caught in the RAID - Is there a LAW preventing Public Officers going for masssage, sauna, hot baths, jacuzzi or even health centres? NO - there is NOT at the moment.
Is there any ISLAMIC law prohibiting Muslims from going for a massage, sauna, jacuzzi, public baths, etc...?
WHO made the police report - should he/she also be investigated? Was there some other ULTERIOR motive on the part of the maker of the report?
If someone makes a police report of immoral and illegal sexual activities happening at the PM's residence/premises or some Minister's or some political party premises, would the police have acted in a similar manner?
Consider, some of the possible reasons for such a RAID on massage centres and health clubs?
# CORRUPTION - would some premises to prevent such raids, that can seriously impact their businesses now be willing to "BRIBE" the police or others to prevent such publicized raids?
# ELIMINATION OF BUSINESS COMPETITION - did some competing business try to get rid of a competitor? After all customers tend to avoid premises that have been raided by the authorities, and patrons end up being arrested or taken in for questioning? WORSE if it is reported in media, as people tend to blindly believe on reported allegations...and so the victims, although later proven innocent or the report/allegations baseless do suffer the prejudice caused...
This is NOT the first time - for we often read of arrest of WOMEN, usually foreigners, on premises allegedly providing illegal sexual services - here too, we then do not see any trial or convictions for the said charges... so, everyone would have got the impression that they are prostitutes or sex-workers breaking Malaysian laws > when they may be just INNOCENT persons. Many of the foreigners may later find themselves being sent back after their social visit passes expire... and once, they are out of Malaysia, they cannot even easily take action against the law enforcement officers...
As SUHAKAM pointed out - law enforcement cannot simply raid/arrest/detain based on just some police report -
SUHAKAM notes reports that the raid was conducted and arrests hastily effected without the presence or identification of victims. Enforcement actions, especially involving personal conduct and arrest, must be based on verified information and credible evidence. In the instant case, the absence of identifiable victims and evidence, as clarified by the Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Officer (CPO), raises concerns about the basis of the mass arrests and any ensuing disciplinary measures.
Here, they did not even have ANY EVIDENCE of the Crime, or even any 'VICTIM' of the alleged crimes.
Media Statement No. 56-2025_SUHAKAM Calls for Transparent and Fair Process Following Raid at Wellness Centre
KUALA LUMPUR (10 DECEMBER 2025) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) views with grave concern the recent enforcement raid at a wellness centre involving several individuals, including public officers. SUHAKAM acknowledges the role of enforcement agencies in upholding the law and the responsibility of the Public Service Department (PSD) to address allegations of misconduct within the civil service. However, these actions must be carried out in a manner that is consistent with constitutional and legal safeguards, due process, and respect for human dignity.
SUHAKAM notes reports that the raid was conducted and arrests hastily effected without the presence or identification of victims. Enforcement actions, especially involving personal conduct and arrest, must be based on verified information and credible evidence. In the instant case, the absence of identifiable victims and evidence, as clarified by the Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Officer (CPO), raises concerns about the basis of the mass arrests and any ensuing disciplinary measures. SUHAKAM is also concerned by the fact that the individuals arrested were not promptly released despite the magistrate’s refusal to grant the police’s remand application. Any delay in release, let alone a prolonged delay, as is the case here, after the court’s refusal of the remand application raises serious questions about compliance with judicial directions and respect for personal liberty and may undermine due process and constitutional protections.
Credit must be given to the Kuala Lumpur CPO, for being candid in clarifying that ‘All those arrested were investigated under Sections 377/372 of the Penal Code, but there was no evidence to help police pursue the case in that direction.’ (Sunday Malay Mail Nov. 30.) However, this clarification begs the question: If there was no evidence, then, why the mass arrests in the first place? Aren’t the hasty mass arrests constituted violations of Article 5 of the Federal Constitution that no person shall be deprived of his life or liberty saved in accordance with the law?
Where public officers are concerned, SUHAKAM stresses the need to strictly follow the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993, which outline fair, transparent and impartial procedures for investigations, show-cause processes and disciplinary inquiries. Officers must be clearly informed of the allegations and given a meaningful opportunity to respond before any action is taken. These requirements are reinforced by Article 135(2) of the Federal Constitution, which prohibits dismissing or demoting an officer without a reasonable opportunity to be heard. These safeguards ensure disciplinary decisions are made fairly, based on facts and law, and not on premature assumptions or prejudices.
SUHAKAM also expresses concern regarding reports of the exposure of personal identities of individuals involved. The right to privacy and dignity must be protected throughout any investigation. Public disclosure prior to the establishment of facts may cause undue harm and is inconsistent with human dignity and human rights standards, including the principles reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
In light of these concerns, SUHAKAM calls on the relevant authorities to ensure that:
i. All investigations are conducted transparently, objectively, and based on verified evidence;
ii. The rights of individuals involved, including public officers, are fully upheld in accordance with the 1993 Regulations and constitutional guarantees;
iii. Personal identities are protected until due process has been completed and findings are established; and
iv. Any disciplinary processes are not initiated or concluded prematurely before all facts are properly assessed.
SUHAKAM reiterates that safeguarding due process is essential not only to protect individual rights but also to maintain public confidence in enforcement and disciplinary institutions. Fair and transparent investigations and adherence to due process strengthen the rule of law and uphold the integrity of Malaysia’s public service.
-END–
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
Date: 10 December 2025
Police detain over 200 including civil servants in raid on suspected Chow Kit gay sex club
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Seventeen civil servants were among 208 people arrested by police last night in a raid on a health club believed to have been used for unnatural sexual activities.
Kuala Lumpur police deputy chief Datuk Mohd Azani Omar said the 8pm operation in Chow Kit was carried out by the KL Strike Force, with the cooperation of the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), following two weeks of intelligence-gathering and surveillance.
“We detained 201 patrons and seven employees aged between 19 and 60, including 24 foreigners.
“We also seized condoms and several other items believed to have been used for immoral purposes,” he told a press conference at the scene after the nearly four-hour operation.
He said the two-storey premises had been operating for the past eight to ten months, from 5pm to 11pm on weekdays and 3pm to 11pm on weekends.
According to Mohd Azani, the health club promoted its premises on social media platforms such as TikTok, as well as through word of mouth from regular customers.
“Visitors were charged RM35 per entry, while new customers had to pay RM10 as a registration fee before receiving a membership card,” he said.
All those arrested were taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters (IPD Dang Wangi) for urine screening and further investigation.
“The case is being investigated under Section 377B of the Penal Code,” he said.
A check by Bernama at the scene found that the visitors came from various backgrounds, including professionals, students and foreign tourists, with most admitting they had learnt about the premises through social media.
The premises had several enclosed spaces, including small rooms and semi-dark areas, in addition to sauna and jacuzzi facilities believed to be the main attractions.
A commotion ensued as some visitors tried to cover their faces and leave to avoid being identified, but they were unable to escape. — Bernama, Malay Mail, 29/11/2025
Deputy minister’s officer ordered to resign
Deputy higher education minister Mustapha Sakmud says this follows news reports about the administrative and diplomatic officer's arrest.
Mustapha Sakmud said he was aware of his officer’s arrest, which was reported in the media, and that the ministry’s integrity unit had launched an internal investigation to determine disciplinary action in line with civil service regulations.
He urged the public not to speculate in ways that could undermine the investigation.
“The ministry emphasises that no one is above the law and governance. Any further action will be decided based on the findings of the integrity unit and in cooperation with the authorities,” Mustapha said in a statement late last night.
While he did not specify the case in which the officer was arrested, the media recently reported that 208 individuals were detained at a two-storey gym and sauna in Chow Kit, which authorities said had become a hotspot for immoral conduct.
Among those arrested were 17 civil servants, including doctors, teachers, a deputy public prosecutor, and an administrative diplomatic officer.
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Azani Omar said the premises had allegedly been operating daily for the past eight to 10 months, and was believed to be a meeting spot for men to pair up and engage in same-sex relationships.
Of those arrested, 171 were released after the court rejected the police’s applications for remand.The federal territories Islamic religious department is still investigating the incident under Section 25 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 for sodomy, and Section 47 of the same law for attempting to commit an offence under the Act. - FMT, 2/12/2025
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