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PAS sets eyes on Genting casino
Jakim blasted over GISBH scandal
Opposition rejects govt deal
PAS sets eyes on Genting casino
Pahang PAS has vowed to shut down all gambling outlets in the state if they capture Pahang in the next election.
This includes the Genting Highlands casino.
However, Pahang PAS deputy commissioner Andansura Rabu was quick to admit that shutting down the Genting casino may involve the federal government and thus won't be easy.
Separately, PAS' non-Muslim wing also dared the Madani coalition to ban gambling in all states under its control.
Pahang DAP chief Lee Chin Chen warned that if PAS' plan becomes a reality, it could hurt the economy and Genting's Muslim staff who work at its hotels and other attractions.
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Jakim blasted over GISBH scandal
The Islamic Development Department is being called to task for alleged inaction over abuses that reportedly occurred at welfare homes run by Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH).
Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin claimed that researchers had presented their findings to Jakim some time ago but no action was taken.
Jakim officers, however, defended the department saying it was not an enforcement agency.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain, meanwhile, said that police had been investigating the GISBH-linked homes for six months before they carried out their raid.
Whether Jakim played a part in getting the police to initiate the probe is unclear.
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Opposition rejects govt deal
Perikatan Nasional unanimously rejected the government’s proposed deal on constituency allocations for its MPs.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said one reason they rejected the offer was concerns that the deal could affect the rights and privileges of the Malays and bumiputera guaranteed under the Federal Constitution.
They also said it could restrict MPs’ freedom of speech.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government was open to negotiations but indicated that they would not budge on their demands.
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