PKR Kedah denies PM Anwar responsible for gambling licence court ruling

PKR Kedah's communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah has rejected suggestions that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim bears responsibility for a court ruling related to gambling licences in the state.

Tunku Nashrul said the court's decision stemmed from actions taken by the state administration rather than the federal government or the prime minister's office. The clarification comes amid ongoing political tensions in Kedah over the handling of gaming-related regulatory matters.

The statement represents an attempt by the ruling coalition party to distance the federal leadership from decisions originating at the state level, where different administrative mechanisms and authorities hold jurisdiction over licensing matters.

The dispute underscores broader political dynamics in Kedah, where questions about governance and administrative responsibility continue to generate debate among various political stakeholders in the state.