KUALA LUMPUR: Illegal online gambling syndicates are receiving protection from certain politicians, which makes it difficult to eradicate the issue, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
"I can confirm that there are elements of political protection for online gambling , said the Home Minister, adding that this was the biggest challenge faced by the Home Ministry, police and government.
Saifuddin said political will is needed to address the issue and to amend the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 as well as the Betting Act 1953 to cover offenses related to online gaming. "I will discuss with Tambun because the Act is under the Finance Ministry," he said in Parliament during Question Time on Thursday .
Saifuddin said amending the 70-year-old law to cover illegal online gambling would allow proper enforcement against culprits.
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