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Gambling in Kedah: Anwar will be 'cursed' if it resumes, says Sanusi
Published:  Aug 26, 2026 12:30 PM
Updated: 7:04 AM
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Kedahans will curse Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim if he allows gambling activities to resume in the state, warned Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor.

Speaking in Alor Setar, Sanusi said the state government had done all it could to curb the vice when it imposed a blanket ban on gambling and lottery outlets in 2023.

However, the ban was quashed by the Federal Court on Aug 12.

Sanusi said the matter now...


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