Focus on keeping Muslims from gambling, Ramkarpal tells Sanusi
DAP politician Ramkarpal Singh has criticized Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor for attempting to circumvent a Federal Court ruling that permits licensed gambling in the state. Singh argues that the state government should focus on enforcing regulations for Muslims rather than seeking ways to ban legal gaming activities.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between state-level religious governance and federal judicial authority in Malaysia.
DAP's Ramkarpal Singh urged Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor to complement the court's decision, not circumvent it.
PETALING JAYA: DAP's Ramkarpal Singh has criticised Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor for looking for other ways to ban gambling in the state despite the Federal Court rejecting the state government's bid for leave to appeal a ruling on the issuance of gambling licences.
Ramkarpal said Sanusi, a PAS leader, should concentrate on preventing Muslims from gambling instead of looking for ways to circumvent the court's decision.
"He should concentrate his efforts on identifying more effective enforcement methods to tackle the issue of Muslims partaking in gaming activities.
"Since the issue of licensed gambling has clearly been put to rest with the Federal Court's latest decision, Sanusi should accept the reality that these gaming activities are legal and that there is, therefore, no reason to find options around it.
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