JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 4 -- A recently divorced Muslim couple in Johor have been arrested after religious authorities said the man was caught at his ex-wife's flat in Kempas early this morning - where he claimed he was only seeking her help with laundry and to see his child.

The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) said the 1am raid was carried out following public complaints about the pair's relationship, despite their divorce about a year ago.

"The couple, who are in their 30s, have been living separately since their divorce about a year ago.

"The man gave the reason that he was in the house as he wanted his ex-wife to help him with laundry and also to see his child," JAINJ said in a statement today.

JAINJ said the couple did not ...