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Gambling regulation in Malaysia depends on the type of gambling and is subject to various laws and institutions. The main regulatory framework is overseen by the Ministry of Finance and relevant acts such as the Betting Act 1953 and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Permitted activities: Malaysia o

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Kuala Lumpur Shocking Armed Ambush! Chinese Man Assassinated Outside Restaurant, Police Suspect Business Vendetta Behind Hiring Hitman

Kuala Lumpur Shocking Armed Ambush! Chinese Man Assassinated Outside Restaurant, Police Suspect Business Vendetta Behind Hiring Hitman

A shocking violent incident targeting the Chinese community occurred again in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. On the evening of the 16th local time, a Chinese national man was shot at close range in front of the well-known Chinese restaurant "Forbidden City" in the city center and died on the spot. The bloo

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Malaysia dismantles international fraud syndicate, 13 Japanese "dog pushers" specializing in deceiving compatriots arrested

Malaysia dismantles international fraud syndicate, 13 Japanese "dog pushers" specializing in deceiving compatriots arrested

Malaysian police recently launched a raid operation that successfully dismantled a transnational telecommunications fraud syndicate targeting Japanese citizens, arresting 19 foreign suspects including 13 Japanese men, a development that has shocked Japanese society.According to Malaysian media citin

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency to summon Datuk Seri for investigation into Islamic bond misappropriation case: involves massive gambling and luxury spending

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency to summon Datuk Seri for investigation into Islamic bond misappropriation case: involves massive gambling and luxury spending

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to summon a prominent individual with the title "Tan Sri" for questioning regarding the suspected misappropriation of Islamic bond funds intended for infrastructure development. Investigations have revealed that funds meant for the Klang Valley

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Malaysian police focus on AI-generated gambling videos, may launch a new round of investigations.

Malaysian police focus on AI-generated gambling videos, may launch a new round of investigations.

According to the "New Straits Times", the Royal Malaysian Police have stated that they will immediately initiate an investigation if they discover videos using artificial intelligence (AI) synthesis to promote gambling content. Although no formal complaints about such videos have been received yet,

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Kuala Lumpur raid sounds the alarm! Why has online gambling "Chinese odds" become the top target for the police?
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Kuala Lumpur raid sounds the alarm! Why has online gambling "Chinese odds" become the top target for the police?

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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