AsiaOne : Ex-boyfriend of KL politician sought

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Ex-boyfriend of KL politician sought

By Hazlin Hassan, Malaysia Correspondent

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police are seeking the ex-boyfriend of opposition politician Elizabeth Wong after photos of her in the nude were circulated.

He has been identified as Mr Hilmi Malek, 32, who worked as a personal assistant to lawmaker Hee Loy Sian for nine months after last year's March general election.

Like Miss Wong, Mr Hee is also from the opposition party Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

Boyfriend can be charged, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: Hilmi Malek, the man in the middle of police investigations into Elizabeth Wong's scandalous pictures, could be charged in a Syariah Court for various offences if she admits to their relationship.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said although Wong was a non-Muslim, her testimony was valid in a Syariah Court.

"Any confession by Wong of a relationship can lead to her boyfriend being charged with zina (unlawful intercourse) or khalwat (close proximity) in a Syariah Court," said Zahid.

Ahmad Zahid, who is in charge of Islamic affairs, said the Syariah Court had no jurisdiction to charge Wong as she is a non-Muslim.

However, if Wong confessed to having a sexual relationship with Hilmi, the punishment would be heavier for him, he added.

"On this matter, I agree that the man must be brought before the Syariah Court to clear his name and her name," he said.

Selangor Religious Department public relations officer Mohd Hidayat Abd Rani said there needed to be sufficient evidence to charge Hilmi for khalwat.

"If the department's officers caught them together during a raid or there is a witness who saw them together alone (in a room), only then can they be charged," he said.

He said the department could only remind people not to behave in such a manner.

Civil and Syariah lawyer Akbar Din Abdul Kader. however, does not think that a confession from Wong would be a wise option.

"What happens if he denies the allegation or does not confess? She would then need to produce four witnesses," he said.

"The Penal Code is the best form of action for her. Under the Penal Code, the scope of investigation is wider and the punishment heavier."

Wong"s lawyer Derek Fernandez said she would take legal action if there was any violation of her rights in the publication of the pictures or other material.

"The police have informed us that they will prosecute anyone who publishes the pictures," he said. -The Star/Asia News Network

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"zina or khalwat - either way you're screwed"

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However, if Wong confessed to having a sexual relationship with Hilmi, the punishment would be heavier for him, he added.

WTF!?!?!

Zinar or Khalwat, only fine USD$200 only lor!!!

KNN!!!!

Sometimes, no offence to some of our m'sian brothers ah, but sometimes ah, these ''Islamic affairs ppl'' or Jaim (Islamic affairs department), seriously living under a bloody jurassic shell lor..

Ppl's privacy kena played out, all u can suggest it go to Syariah court meh?

First the big hoo hah abt Yoga, now this?!?!?!

When are they going to learn that at this day and age, some parts of the syariah laws cannot be strictly adhered to and that even Singapore (not trying to say its any better but at least they do adapt after the public's outcry) has to find a general consensus on certain matters.

I think just bloody catch the bugger, photograph him naked, and let Anwar "have his way with the bugger"!!! :asshole: :asshole: (Joking ah joking ah!! Apologies upfront to any PKR supporters ah!!)