Sanusi bayang ‘ada lagi jalan’ kekal larangan judi di Kedah

Menteri Besar Kedah, Sanusi Nor, remains hopeful that the state government can continue its efforts to establish the foundations of gambling despite the recent rejection of their plea by the Federal Court. However, he emphasized that any further actions must first be assessed by the state's lawyers to ensure they do not disparage the court. "The lawyers will explain the implications, what binds us, what is possible and what is not," he said, adding that there is still a way forward, "Allah knows there is a way."

The state government is still undecided on issuing a new license for gambling premises following the Federal Court's decision. Sanusi also explained that the operation of gambling is closely related to demand and supply. "If everybody doesn't want to play, there is no need to open," he added. Furthermore, the state government does not intend to deny the rights of non-Muslims but the reasoning is based on the principle that religion should not be viewed as discriminatory against any community.

He reiterated that he still believes that denying rights to non-Muslims is not a right, but when it comes to 'denying the right', it falls under the umbrella of God's command to 'keep away'. The issue arises when non-Muslims can enter gambling premises, whereas Muslims are not allowed. He concluded by expressing his faith in God.