{
  "id": 5445187,
  "title": "PAS tak perlu masuk larangan judi dalam manifesto, kata Sanusi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pas-tak-perlu-masuk-larangan-judi-dalam-manifesto-kata-sanusi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/04/pas-tak-perlu-masuk-larangan-judi-dalam-manifesto-kata-sanusi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kedah Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has stated that the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) does not need to include a ban on gambling in their manifesto, as it is already clearly prohibited in Islamic teachings and party principles. Speaking to Sinar Harian in Kota Bharu, Sanusi emphasized that the Islamic principles which PAS champions unequivocally condemn gambling as an act antithetical to Islamic values. He noted that this stance is enshrined in PAS's charter, specifically in Clause 5, rendering any further deliberation unnecessary. Furthermore, Sanusi explained that the Kedah government is anticipating forthcoming legislative actions, should any gambling venue operators seek recourse in court for potential damages, and the party would oppose such claims.",
  "summary": "Menteri besar Kedah berkata ini kerana perkara itu sudah jelas dalam dasar dan perlembagaan parti.",
  "key_points": [
    "PAS leader Sanusi says gambling ban unnecessary in manifesto",
    "Islamic principles, party charter prohibit gambling",
    "Kedah government ready to oppose gambling claims in court"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development underscores PAS's entrenched stance against gambling, reflecting its adherence to Islamic principles and charter, and signals the party's preparedness to defend its position in potential legal challenges.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PAS tak perlu masuk larangan judi dalam manifesto, kata Sanusi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pas-tak-perlu-masuk-larangan-judi-dalam-manifesto-kata-sanusi-5446471",
        "published": "2026-09-03T23:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Gambling ban already Pas policy, no need for manifesto - Sanusi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/gambling-ban-already-pas-policy-no-need-for-manifesto-sanusi",
        "published": "2026-09-04T00:25:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PAS does not need manifesto pledge on gambling ban, says Kedah MB",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pas-does-not-need-manifesto-pledge-on-gambling-ban-says-kedah-mb",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:10:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}