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Malaysia\u2019s federal government is drafting new legislation to tighten enforcement against illegal gambling, with a specific focus on online activity, as officials signal the bill could be tabled in Parliament as early as the next sitting. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof<\/strong> said the government aims to introduce the measure once the text is ready, citing rising social harm and easier access for younger users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fadillah added the proposal still has no official name<\/strong>, and authorities are weighing whether to introduce a standalone act or fold provisions into existing frameworks such as the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953<\/strong> or broader cybercrime rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The move follows data from the Ministry of Communications showing the center of gravity has shifted to mobile and social platforms: from 2022 to Feb 1, 2025<\/strong>, regulators removed 224,403<\/strong> gambling-related posts, including 209,006<\/strong> on Facebook (about 93%<\/strong> of takedowns), and blocked 5,026<\/strong> gambling websites with ISP cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia\u2019s Dewan Rakyat \u201cFirst Meeting<\/em>\u201d runs Jan 19\u2013Mar 3, 2026<\/strong>, with the parliamentary calendar listing a bills-and-government-business window from Feb 11 to Mar 3<\/strong>\u2014the practical window for tabling if the draft is finalized. If it misses that slot, the next scheduled meeting begins June 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For online platforms, the draft signals a tougher compliance environment, with regulators aiming to speed up takedowns, expand site-blocking and close enforcement gaps as illegal operators shift rapidly across domains and social channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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