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March 7, 2025
Gambling Platform Uses AI Deepfake for Fraudulent Marketing
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo, most famous for his roles in movies like Paradox and Warriors of Future, recently fell victim to AI-enabled fraud when a deepfake video featuring his image and voice unlawfully advertised a Malaysian online gambling platform. The actor has publicly disavowed any association with the website, advising fans to be cautious […]
Industry
March 6, 2025
Malaysian Police Cut Power to 470 Online Gambling Premises in Johor
Police in Malaysia have shut down electricity to 470 illegal gambling premises in Johor since last year in an effort to stop illegal operations. Malaysian Police Disconnect Power to Unsilenced Venues Malaysian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal online casinos and have cut power to 470 premises across the city of Johor Bahru since […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Malaysian Federal Court Decides Gambling Debts Cannot Be Enforced
Malaysia’s Federal Court has decided that people cannot recover gambling debts, which strengthens the country’s tough position on betting agreements. This ruling came after businessman Dato’ Ting Ching Lee won his appeal against tour agent Ting Siu Hua‘s counterclaim. Ting Siu Hua had tried to get back about MYR6 million ($1.5 million) in gambling credit. […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
Malaysia Targets Online Gambling in Proposed Cybercrime Law Amendments
Malaysia aims to toughen up its cybercrime laws by making big changes to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA). This move comes as the government tries to handle the rise in online crimes such as illegal betting, scams, and other damaging digital acts. Amendment Bill Introduced to Strengthen MCMC’s Authority Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil […]
Industry
November 28, 2024
Malaysia Urged Facebook to Remove Gambling and Scam Posts
Social media enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences in markets across the globe. The multi-billion-dollar sector continues to grow, and many advertisers turn to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok to promote their products and services. However, there’s a dark side to advertising on social media and that is when such resources are […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Man Who Ran Illegal Blackjack Tries to Evade Police, Jumps Off a Balcony
A Malaysian man was injured when he tried to evade police officers who had raided the site of an illegal gambling ring in the country. Man Tries to Evade Capture in Illegal Gambling Case The person jumped off the second story of a building and broke his ankle as he tried to evade officers of […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
Malaysian Islamist Political Party Plans to Close the Country’s Sole Casino
Similar to other countries across Asia, Malaysia has strict rules when it comes to gambling activities. There is a single casino in the country that allows visitors aged 21 or older to participate in Las Vegas-style casino gambling. However, the growing presence of one Islamic party seeks to effectively shut down the sole casino, citing […]
Industry
May 27, 2024
Love Scam, Online Gambling Ring Leads to Arrests in Kuala Lumpur
Currently, all forms of gambling, including iGaming, are prohibited in Malaysia. Such tough regulations don’t come as a surprise for the Asia region where some countries that offer casinos may restrict the activity to foreigners only. But while online gambling is prohibited, any type of scam or fraud related to gambling is also unlawful, which […]
Industry
November 6, 2023
Ten Detained after Casino Chips Theft at Genting Highlands
Nearly a dozen people, allegedly involved in a theft of casino chips at one of Genting Malaysia’s casinos, were arrested recently. The robbery occurred at Genting Highlands, a premium entertainment and gaming property operated by the leading gaming company. Approximately MYR4.6 million, a sum close to $1 million, in the form of chips, was stolen […]
Legal
October 13, 2023
Thousands Arrested as Malaysia Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
A comprehensive effort aimed at curbing illegal online gambling and lottery activities saw Malaysian authorities arrest 1,871 individuals. The operation, known as Special Op Dadu, spanned two weeks, with nationwide raids executed between 22 September and 5 October. The crackdown highlighted the government’s rising vigilance against illegal gambling as it tries to safeguard regulated operators. […]
