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Kedah explores legal options to uphold zero-gambling policy
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has signalled the state government will investigate remaining legal avenues to maintain its strict no-gambling stance. The move comes as the administration seeks to preserve its long-standing anti-gambling position.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Kedah state government is examining what legal pathways remain available to sustain its zero-gambling policy, according to Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Sanusi indicated that despite any constraints the administration may face, it remains committed to exploring options within the legal framework that could allow Kedah to preserve its gambling prohibition. "There may still be another way," he noted, suggesting the state has not exhausted all possibilities in defending its anti-gambling position.
The Kedah administration has long maintained a strict zero-tolerance approach to gambling activities within the state. The latest move reflects the government's determination to uphold this principle, even as it navigates the complex legal landscape surrounding the regulation of gambling at federal and state levels.
The examination of legal alternatives underscores Kedah's resolve to balance its anti-gambling ideology with constitutional and regulatory frameworks. State officials are expected to provide further details on potential measures being considered as part of this ongoing review.
The development comes as gambling regulation remains a contentious issue across Malaysia, with different states maintaining varying approaches to the industry.