Called a ‘gambling boss’, Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics branding him a “tauke...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has responded to accusations that he is a "gambling boss," stating that his administration has reduced the number of special lottery draws from 22 to eight per year. This move, according to Anwar, demonstrates the government's efforts to curb gaming activities. The reduction in draws was in response to an increase from eight to 22 between 2020 and 2022 under previous administrations.
Anwar's comments come in the wake of recent criticism from Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, who dismissed Kedah's bid to overturn a ruling that would effectively end licensed gambling in the state. Sanusi warned that the people of Kedah would "curse" Anwar if gambling activities were allowed to resume in the region.
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