Malaysian police arrest at least 51 men following raids on a hotel in Kuala Lumpur that authorities describe as connected to a drug-fuelled “gay party.” Multiple reports say the operation takes place around Sunday, 24 May, and involves the police narcotics department. Authorities state that a man allegedly linked to the gathering is found dead, prompting the investigation and further enforcement action.
Narcotics department director Hussein Omar Khan is reported as saying the 51 people arrested are aged between 21 and 52. Reports characterize the raids as part of an investigation into illegal drugs and attendance at the event. The Independent notes that homosexuality is criminalised in Malaysia, framing the wider legal context in which such allegations and enforcement occur.
While the outlets use the term “gay party” as described by police, the reporting centres on the arrests, the age range of those detained, and the investigation linked to the man’s death.
