Location: Malaysia

Malaysia prepares anti-igaming bill as parliamentary window nears

23 February 2026 at 7:27am UTC-5
Malaysia’s federal government has until 3 March to file a new bill that would crack down on illegal igaming in the country. The proposal, which has yet to be named, was ...

Malaysian trade organization insists on tougher enforcement to prevent online gambling

8 January 2026 at 5:57am UTC-5
An organization that unites Chinese businesses in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, the Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has urged authorities to step up enforcement ...
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Malaysia tightens laws on corruption and gambling

10 November 2025 at 7:45am UTC-5
Malaysia has announced new amendments to the Sports Development Act 1997 to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement of gambling in sports. Reported in The Star, Youth and ...

Online gambling syndicate busted in Kuala Lumpur office raid

31 July 2025 at 6:13am UTC-4
A call center promoting online gambling has been dismantled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after a police raid. The center, located on the 23rd floor of a building in Jalan Kia ...