AN exclusive entertainment venue offering provocative Bollywood-style dance performances for South Asian patrons was raided and leads to arrests of 10 individuals
A DISCREETLY operated illegal entertainment outlet in Jalan Dang Wangi, offering seductive Bollywood-inspired dance shows by foreign women, was dismantled in a late-night immigration raid, exposing what authorities described as an “immoral operation” targeting a niche clientele.
Officers from the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department launched **Op Gegar** at 12.45am, detaining ten individuals comprising customers, foreign workers, and the club's caretakers. All detainees were identified as nationals of Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, aged between their 20s and 40s.
According to Kuala Lumpur Immigration Director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff, the establishment operated behind a heavily guarded entrance with access strictly limited to select patrons — predominantly from South Asia.
“This entertainment venue catered exclusively to South Asian customers who came to watch Bollywood-style dance performances,” he said. “During the raid, our team discovered a locked donation box with labelled compartments bearing the names of the dancers, where customers could tip their favourite performers with as little as RM1.”
It was also revealed that customers were encouraged to exchange their money for replica US dollar bills at a minimum conversion of RM200, which they would then scatter over the dancers as a form of gratuity.
The investigation found that several offences were committed, including overstaying, lacking valid permits, and working in breach of visa conditions.
“All those detained played various roles — as patrons, staff, or premises caretakers. The establishment was clearly structured to avoid detection while facilitating indecent performances,” Wan Saupee added.
The case is being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. All individuals were taken to the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot for further documentation and investigation. - May 17, 2025
