"Specializing in targeting Chinese": Kuala Lumpur police bust cross-border gambling den, 30 people arrested

Kuala Lumpur police recently collaborated with Wangsa Maju police district to raid a high-rise office building on Jalan Tun Razak in the city center, successfully dismantling an illegal online gambling call center targeting gamblers in China, arresting a total of 30 people including a Chinese superv

Malaysia's first case: Kuching man fined RM10,000 for mobile gambling, court rules smartphone as gaming device

According to the Borneo Post, a 28-year-old man was fined 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately $2130) by the Kuching Magistrate's Court for participating in online gambling activities using his mobile phone. If the fine is not paid, the man will face six months of imprisonment.The defendant, Tiru

Malaysia's Penang takes a hard hit on illegal gambling, freezing over 150 mule accounts and recovering more than 32 million ringgit.

In the ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal gambling and online fraud, the Penang authorities have recently frozen over 150 suspected "mule accounts" used for money laundering, recovering illegal funds exceeding 32 million ringgit (about 6.8 million US dollars), demonstrating the state governmen

Malaysian police raided a cockfighting gambling den in rural Selangor, arresting over 120 people and seizing a large amount of cash and fighting cocks.

Recently, the Malaysian police launched a large-scale raid in the area of Sungai Buloh in Selangor, targeting illegal gambling and cockfighting activities, arresting over 120 individuals involved, and exposing a long-standing illegal betting network in rural areas.According to The Star, the raid too

Genting Malaysia fully acquires Empire Resorts, doubling down on the US gaming market layout.

Malaysian gambling giant Genting Group recently completed the full acquisition of Empire Resorts in the United States, purchasing the remaining 10% of shares for $80.7 million. This transaction marks Genting's official full ownership of this New York-listed company, further strengthening its layout

China and Malaysia have clarified the details of their mutual visa exemption: a maximum of 90 days visa-free stay is allowed every six months.

The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia recently issued a notice clarifying the stay provisions of the mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Malaysia. According to the agreement, citizens holding ordinary passports from both sides can enjoy visa-free treatment, with each entry allowing a maximum

Villa turns into a scam den! Malaysian police crack down on Chinese gang's "online recruitment" fraud scheme

On May 2nd, the police in Perak, Malaysia, raided a double-storey bungalow in Ipoh's Tai Ho Yuen, successfully dismantling a cross-border scam syndicate operating under the guise of "online recruitment," arresting 12 Chinese nationals and seizing a large amount of electronic devices used for the cri

Malaysian Chinese gambling tycoon Liu Jinkun: From the textile industry to a lottery empire, a legendary life

On the dazzling stage of the Malaysian gaming industry, names like Lim Kok Thay of Genting Group, Zeng Liqiang of Jimei Holdings, and Tan Chee Yuen of Success Group are already household names.However, what is less known is that a low-profile Thai-Chinese tycoon has quietly joined the ranks of the f

Thailand's casinos EBITDA may become Asia's number one! Malayan Bank: Tax advantages crush Macau Singapore

Thailand is quietly rising as the new star of the Asian gambling industry. According to the latest report by Maybank Kim Eng (Thailand), the EBITDA profit margin of Thai casino resorts is expected to reach 34%-49%, potentially surpassing Macau and Singapore to become the top in Asia.This significant

Novomatic collaborates with Harvest Gaming to expand its global distribution network in Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Novomatic has signed a distribution partnership agreement with Harvest Gaming.Harvest Gaming will promote Novomatic's land-based gaming solutions in several Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.As Harvest Gaming is based in Singapore, the company will be able to leverage its lo

Xi Jinping visits Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia: Injecting new momentum into the local fight against illegal online gambling fraud.

Recently, at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of Vietnam, Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia, and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China, has m

Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to deepen China-Southeast Asia strategic cooperation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a new round of high-level diplomatic travels, planning state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia in mid-April 2025 to further consolidate and deepen China's comprehensive strategic partnerships with Southeast Asian countries.According to the Ch

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Malaysia raids over 40 illegal gambling dens! Chinese "work-from-home" gang completely wiped out!

MGA announces several God55 casino URLs unauthorized, demands closure of multiple unlicensed online casinos.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has listed 17 URLs associated with the God55 online casino as unauthorized.This brand appears to target customers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and claims to be "the most trusted online casino in Asia."The God55 website claims that the company is lic

Malaysia launches a heavy crackdown, destroying over 40 cyber fraud dens, exposing an international scam network.

Recently, Malaysian police have intensified their crackdown on telecommunications fraud, successfully raiding over 40 fraud dens, dismantling several illegal criminal gangs operating under the guise of "work from home". These dens are often hidden in ordinary residential areas, with a low-profile ap