KOTA TINGGI: The International Pan Asia Run organisers did not apply for a permit, said the Pengerang Municipal Council.
The council, in a Facebook posting, said the organisers failed to notify the council or obtain the necessary permits, which constitutes a violation of the Local Government Act 1976 and other applicable bylaws.
"Any legal violations, including organising activities without permits, will face enforcement action by the Pengerang Municipal Council. We will not tolerate or grant exemptions for any events that fail to respect the sensitivities of Islam within the council's jurisdiction," the statement read.
The council urged event organisers to seek proper authorisation from local authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Police detained three participants in a hotel last night for allegedly engaging in indecent and lewd behaviour during the fun run.
The arrests were made after some of the male participants allegedly cross-dressed, purportedly in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
However, the president of the organisers, Johor Baru Hash House Harriers, Datuk A. Magendran, said the fun run was intended for charity, not to promote any form of sexuality.