{
  "id": 1888265,
  "title": "Just accept the court decision – Ramkarpal tells Sanusi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/just-accept-the-court-decision-ramkarpal-tells-sanusi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126344/just-accept-the-court-decision-ramkarpal-tells-sanusi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAP Legal Bureau chief Ramkarpal Singh Deo implores Kedah's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, to embrace the court's ruling regarding licensed gambling. The authorities have granted permission for gambling-related businesses to operate, which is within the scope of the Federal Constitution, Ramkarpal asserts. Sanusi must acknowledge the Federal Court's recent decision disallowing an appeal that found Kedah's refusal to renew gambling-related business licenses unconstitutional, Ramkarpal emphasizes. Sanusi reportedly mentioned that his state's legal advisors would initially review the matter to avoid actions that could be seen as contempt of court. Ramkarpal questions whether Sanusi is contemplating ways to align with the court's decision instead of devising methods to circumvent it.\n\nHe advises Sanusi to recognize that licensed gambling has been an integral part of Malaysian society and that gambling-related business licenses are permissible under the Federal Constitution, as it does not infringe on the sensibilities of non-Muslim Malaysians. Sanusi should focus on devising more efficient enforcement strategies to address the issue of Muslims engaging in gaming activities, Ramkarpal suggests. The report recommends that Sanusi's government collaborate with federal agencies like the Finance Ministry, PDRM, MACC, MCMC, and local authorities to determine the best approach to tackle this matter.\n\nFurthermore, Sanusi must be aware that limiting licensed gambling may result in an increase in illegal gambling activities in the black market, primarily conducted through online platforms, Ramkarpal warns. Given that the issue of licensed gambling has been settled by the courts, as evidenced by the latest Federal Court decision, Sanusi should acknowledge the legality of these gaming activities and see no reason to explore alternatives, Ramkarpal concludes. The court's stance on the matter is unequivocal, and Sanusi should adhere to it, as it is not his prerogative to seek ways to evade it, the reporter concludes.",
  "summary": "DAP Legal Bureau head Ramkarpal Singh Deo urged Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to accept the fact that licensed gambling has been a part of Malaysian life. The authorities have approved the operation of gambling-related business...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}