MELAKA: The owner of a so-called “gay-friendly” hotel in Melaka has apologised and admitted there was negligence in the management of the premises. The Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) had taken the owner’s statement on this matter on Thursday, said its council president Datuk Sapiah Haron. “The hotel has also taken action by removing the promotional material immediately,” she said in a statement. As a follow-up measure, she said MPHTJ has also issued a compound for failing to comply with licence conditions under the Hotels (MPHTJ) By-Laws 2011. The owner of the hotel had given his statement at the MPHTJ on Thursday, meeting with the council, the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) and the police.

Source: The Star January 17, 2026 16:09 UTC