A surprise multi-agency raid on a Jalan Raja Laut health centre exposed what authorities say was an eight-month operation masking immoral same-sex activities, leading to the arrest of 201 men on Tuesday night.
The operation, conducted around 8 PM, involved the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI).
Civil servants among those detained
Deputy Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Mohd Azani Omar said the detainees, aged 19 to 60, included 17 civil servants. They comprised a surgeon, a Deputy Public Prosecutor, an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer, a teacher and several enforcement agency officers.
He added that authorities had been monitoring the two-storey premises for the past two weeks following public tip-offs, reported Berita Harian.
Premises disguised as a gym, sauna and spa
Mohd Azani said intelligence officers found that the centre, which operated as a gym, sauna, spa, swimming pool and “rest lounge” for men, was allegedly used for immoral same-sex activities.
The establishment had been operating for eight months and charged patrons RM10 for lifetime registration and RM35 per visit. It was also believed to have promoted itself through social media.
“We believe customers would get to know each other at the premises,” he said.
Police investigating under the Penal Code
Police are investigating the case under Section 387B of the Penal Code, which covers offences involving unnatural sex acts.
Foreign nationals were also among the detainees, including men from South Korea, Indonesia, Germany and China.
80 Muslim men detained under Syariah law
During the same operation, 80 Muslim men were arrested under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences Act 559for behaving indecently in a public place.
Mohd Azani added that the centre operated daily from 5 PM until late, targeting customers seeking a place to unwind after office hours.
Well-known among certain circles
All detainees were taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for further action.
Checks by BH reporters found that the premises had been a topic of conversation among men allegedly looking to make new acquaintances before meeting at the centre. Many patrons also claimed the health centre’s services were “special”.
