Penang: The Penang government has also followed in the footsteps of the Selangor government in banning sports betting in the state.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government would be invoking Section 101(v) of the Local Government Act to prevent Ascot Sport Sdn Bhd, which has been given the licence to conduct sports betting activities in the country, from operating in Penang.
He said the two local authorities in the state - Penang Municipal Council and Sebarang Prai Municipal Council, would be instructed to enforce the ban.
He added that this was being done in the interest of public safety, health and convenience as the state government believed sports betting would have a negative impact on society.
The Selangor government took the step to prevent sports betting in the state earlier this week- Bernama
Source: http://www.dailyexpress.com.my
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government would be invoking Section 101(v) of the Local Government Act to prevent Ascot Sport Sdn Bhd, which has been given the licence to conduct sports betting activities in the country, from operating in Penang.
He said the two local authorities in the state - Penang Municipal Council and Sebarang Prai Municipal Council, would be instructed to enforce the ban.
He added that this was being done in the interest of public safety, health and convenience as the state government believed sports betting would have a negative impact on society.
The Selangor government took the step to prevent sports betting in the state earlier this week- Bernama
Source: http://www.dailyexpress.com.my