00:00Clanton Police raided an alleged gay party involving over 100 men at a bungalow in Kemumin near Kota Baru in mid-June.
00:10Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, State Police Chief Dato' Muhammad Yusuf Mahmud revealed that the 1am raid was carried out following public tip-offs and private surveillance by a special team.
00:22Only about 20 individuals were still at the premises when officers arrived.
00:26While no sexual activity was underway, police found hundreds of condoms and HIV-related drugs, suggesting preparations were in progress.
00:36Intelligence reports indicated that the party, promoted via social media, had begun the night before and was meant to last until morning, with participants required to pay a fee.
00:47Three individuals were found in possession of homosexual pornographic material and are being investigated under Section 292 of the Penal Code.
00:57Several participants also admitted to being HIV-positive and offering same-sex services.
01:03Police confirmed that some civil servants were among those involved.
01:08Muhammad Yusuf said the authorities take such activities seriously and will continue monitoring the group's movements.
