The Malaysian Islamist Party (PAS) vowed to close down all gambling premises in Malaysia, including the country’s largest casino in Genting Highlands, if the party wins the state of Pahang in the next general election.

SkyCasino in Genting Highlands is located in Pahang state. It also happens to be Southeast Asia’s largest casino.

“Anything that can be harmful to our society needs to be eradicated together, including gambling,” said Andansura Rabu, PAS deputy commissioner for Pahang, as quoted by Malaysiakini.

Andansura stressed since “all religions do not allow gambling, there is no religious reason in the issue— it is a social reason”.

He encouraged the people in Pahang to support PAS if they don’t like gambling and want to stop gambling.

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