PETALING JAYA: The owner of a so-called "gay-friendly" hotel in Melaka has given his statement at the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ). According to MPHTJ president Datuk Sapiah Haron, the owner had a meeting with the council, the Melaka Islamic Department (JAIM) and the police. ALSO READ: Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate 'gay-friendly' hotel claimsSapiah was speaking to reporters after attending the MPHTJ monthly assembly at the Melaka Mall on Thursday (Jan 15). "The hotel is not allowed to operate until a further decision is made," she said on Thursday, reported Sinar Harian. ALSO READ: Hang Tuah Jaya council suspends licence of hotel touted as 'gay-friendly' on websiteAlso present was Melaka housing, local government, drainage, climate change and disaster management committee deputy chairman Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 15:05 UTC