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Malaysia plans online gambling bill for parliamentary tabling

Regulation

Malaysia is preparing legislation targeting illegal gambling, particularly online betting, and Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said it could be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat when a sitting is available. The bill’s form remains under review, with officials considering a standalone law or amendments to existing legislation.

Operators and regulators could face a revised legal framework for tackling illegal online gambling if the proposal advances.

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