Explained: Kedah’s bid to stop lotteries reaches Federal Court today; here’s what it’s about
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Kedah state government is asking the Federal Court today to allow it to proceed with it...
Kedah state government in Malaysia is seeking permission from the Federal Court today to continue its appeals against the state-wide ban on lotteries or number forecast businesses. The state government argues that its decision to stop renewing premises licences for these businesses in 2023 was constitutional and proper, while lottery operators contend that the Kedah government exceeded its authority under the Federal Constitution.
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