Kelantan deputy menteri besar Fadzli Hassan said this is necessary to ensure that no one becomes a victim of slander or public condemnation before the truth is established, Harian Metro reported.

“If police investigations confirm that the raid was based on credible and accurate information, then firm action must be taken against those involved.

“On the other hand, if the claims by the NGOs and individuals are proven to be true, then corrective measures must be taken.

“The principle of justice must prevail,” he said in a statement.

Fadzli also warned that failure to adhere to proper procedures and guidelines can lead to unintended consequences and disrupt the harmony of the state.

“All parties are urged to remain open-minded. Truth must take precedence and everyone deserves the right to fair treatment,” he added.

Yesterday, several NGOs and doctors slammed the Kelantan police over the alleged “gay party”, saying that it was a free health event which provided sexual health and HIV-related education.

They said the programme also provided condoms and voluntary testing to promote safer sexual health practices.

They were referring to reports quoting Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat as saying that more than 20 men were arrested at a bungalow in Kota Bharu, allegedly for attending a “gay party”.

Separately, the Malaysian AIDS Council and Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy also criticised police over misinformation on the event, which they said was supported by the health ministry.