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Kedah Chief Minister Vows to Continue Anti-Gambling Crackdown
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling gambling in the state despite a recent Federal Court decision. The state administration says its efforts to combat illegal gambling will remain unabated.
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Kedah's Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor has signalled the state's determination to sustain its anti-gambling campaign, brushing aside implications of a Federal Court ruling on the matter. The chief minister's remarks underscored the regional government's resolve to press ahead with enforcement measures against gambling activities across Kedah. Sanusi's statement came as the state government faces questions over the scope and continuity of its gambling prohibition initiatives. The Kedah administration has historically positioned strict anti-gambling enforcement as part of its governance priorities, particularly in relation to Islamic teachings. Officials indicated that the court decision would not derail the state's broader strategy to tackle illegal gambling operations and related offences. The state government has not provided specific details on modifications to existing anti-gambling policies or enforcement protocols in light of the recent judicial pronouncement.