Malaysian content creator Ray Mak has come forward with a disturbing account after his Vietnamese girlfriend was allegedly filmed through a curtain gap during a staycation in Seremban.
The incident, which reportedly took place on June 12, 2026, has left the couple shaken, especially after Ray claimed that the available evidence was later described as “circumstantial and indirect”.
Allegedly saw a phone recording through curtain gap
Speaking to exclusively to WeirdKaya, Ray said he had first met the people connected to the villa after one of his piano performances in May.
As he produces hotel and travel content, both sides later agreed to explore a potential creative collaboration.
On the evening of June 12, Ray visited the villa with his girlfriend as part of a potential creative collaboration, where they were hosted by the people connected to the property.
After dinner and casual conversations, Ray said they went up to the rooftop to enjoy the night view. During that time, he said they also taught one of the individuals how to use his iPhone 17 Pro to capture photos of the stars.
The detail later stood out to Ray, as the phone allegedly seen at the curtain gap was also described as a white iPhone 17 Pro in a black case.
According to Ray, the curtain gap was slightly more than half a foot wide.
She saw a mobile phone recording and taking photos of her,” he claimed.
His girlfriend screamed, prompting Ray to rush out and contact one of the hosts.
Police called to the scene
Ray said he then tried to call one of the hosts, but the call went unanswered. He later contacted the other host, who responded through text before coming upstairs to assist them.
While waiting outside the room, Ray claimed he noticed one of the individuals walking down from the upper floor while holding a different phone from the one allegedly seen at the window.
At first, he said they did not question it. However, Ray later recalled that they had just taught the person how to shoot the stars using his iPhone 17 Pro on the rooftop earlier that night, making it suspicious that he was later seen holding a different phone.
Ray said he then informed one of the responding police officers about the second phone.
When police later questioned the individual, Ray claimed the person initially said he only owned one phone, before eventually retrieving another device from his room.
According to Ray, the device was a white iPhone 17 Pro in a black case, which matched the phone his girlfriend allegedly saw at the curtain gap.
Ray clarified that the silver MagSafe wireless battery pack was not seen on the device during the alleged recording, but was attached later when the phone was retrieved again.
Suspicious short video allegedly found on phone
Ray claimed that in the presence of police, the phone was unlocked and inspected.
Although the hidden and deleted folders had allegedly been cleared, Ray claimed that the most recent file in the camera roll was a short 2 to 3-second video.
The video, according to him, showed outdoor tables and chairs outside their room, with the flash turned on.
Ray said the video was timestamped at 11.15pm, which matched the timeframe of the alleged incident.
He suspects the recording may have been accidentally triggered while the person was moving away from the balcony area.
CCTV allegedly showed movement near balcony
The couple later went to the police station to lodge a report.
At the station, Ray claimed that the alleged suspect had left the iPhone 17 Pro at the villa.
He said they pressed the police to get the suspect to return to the property to retrieve the device.
According to Ray, the suspect went back to the villa with his wife, while police did not accompany them.
When the phone was later brought back, Ray claimed they verified it as the same white iPhone 17 Pro in a black case, attached to the silver MagSafe wireless battery pack.
Ray also claimed that CCTV footage from the villa showed an individual walking towards the balcony area around the time of the incident.
When confronted, the person allegedly said he had gone outside to inspect furniture to send to a repairman. Another explanation given later, according to Ray, was that the person had gone to clean up after a dog.
Despite this, Ray claimed that the police later said the evidence was “circumstantial and indirect”, as the alleged footage did not clearly capture his girlfriend’s body.
Says he had to chase for updates
After lodging the report, Ray claimed he did not receive proper updates from the police.
I had to actively call the station almost every single day for nearly an entire month,” he said.
Ray claimed he was initially told that no investigating officer had been assigned to the case.
Later, he was allegedly told that the case had been submitted to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, but when he checked with MCMC directly, he claimed there was no record of it.
Ray said he eventually submitted the case to MCMC himself, but has yet to receive a response.
Girlfriend now afraid of hotel rooms
The incident has also deeply affected his girlfriend emotionally.
Ray said she is now afraid of being left alone in hotel rooms and feels anxious whenever she sees curtains.
“Now, whenever we travel, she feels compelled to block the hotel doors with chairs just to feel a baseline sense of safety,” he shared.
He added that she used to be a calm and cheerful person, but has not been the same since the incident.
“This is tough for our work too, as we collaborate with hotels for a living,” he said.
Hopes to raise awareness for other travellers
Ray said he is not trying to expose anyone publicly by name, but hopes the case will raise awareness about safety risks in short-term stays and holiday rentals.
In particular, he highlighted the potential danger of connected balconies, loose curtains, and blind spots in private accommodations.
He also hopes the authorities will take such reports more seriously, especially when digital evidence is involved.
Even if no action is taken, Ray said he wants other travellers, especially women, to be more cautious.
He urged guests to check curtain gaps, doors, balconies, and suspicious hidden spots when staying at hotels, villas, or homestays.
“Predators often wear a friendly face. We cannot afford to be too trusting,” he said.
The couple hopes their experience will serve as a reminder for travellers to stay alert, even in places that appear safe and welcoming.
Ways to protect yourself when staying at hotels or villas
For travellers staying at hotels, villas, homestays, or private rentals, here are some extra safety steps to keep in mind.
Check curtains and gaps, especially openings facing balconies, corridors, or connected outdoor spaces. If needed, cover, clip, or tape the gaps for added privacy.
Inspect balconies and connected outdoor areas, especially in villas or homestays where balconies, gardens, or outdoor walkways may link multiple rooms.
Look out for blind spots, including hidden corners, adjoining structures, or areas that may be visible from neighbouring units.
For extra security, travellers can block doors more securely using door stoppers, chairs, or portable door locks, especially when staying in unfamiliar private rentals.
Be cautious with hosts or property owners, even if they seem friendly or were met through legitimate arrangements, such as work collaborations.
If something happens, report it immediately and preserve as much evidence as possible, including timestamps, device details, screenshots, CCTV details, and police report references.
Where possible, follow up in writing through police reports, MCMC submissions, emails, or messages to create a clearer paper trail, as verbal follow-ups can easily be missed.
Most importantly, trust your instincts. If something feels off, such as a host’s story changing, odd behaviour near your room, or suspicious movement around private areas, act on it instead of dismissing it out of politeness.
At the end of the day, a staycation should be a time to relax, not a moment where guests are left questioning their own safety.
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