‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-01-19 15:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Religion, Lifestyle, Asia Pacific
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The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning
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