Cabinet never discussed lottery draw expansion, says PAS leader

PAS secretary-general and former law minister Takiyuddin Hassan said Tuesday that the decision to expand special lottery draws had not been formally presented to the Cabinet for discussion or approval. The claim comes after party representatives in government reportedly lodged protests upon discovering the decision through other channels. Takiyuddin's statement underscores apparent gaps in communication within the federal government's decision-making processes on matters affecting the public. The PAS party, a coalition partner in the ruling administration, expressed concern about the lottery expansion initiative, suggesting significant policy decisions may be proceeding without full consultation across government ranks. The timing and implementation details of the expanded lottery draws remain unclear, with the matter now drawing scrutiny from government coalition members regarding transparency in administrative decisions.