malaysiakini logo
story-image
mk-logo
News
Federal Court upholds ruling quashing Kedah gambling outlet ban
Published:  Aug 12, 2026 1:41 PM
Updated: 5:43 AM
ADS
32
The Federal Court today ended the Kedah government’s legal bid to enforce a blanket ban on gambling and lottery outlets in the state.

A three-member bench chaired by judge Rhodzariah Bujang unanimously dismissed Kedah’s application for leave to appeal, ruling that its proposed legal questions failed to meet the statutory threshold.

Together with judges Collin Lawrence Sequerah and Azmi Ariffin, the bench also ordered the state government to...


Please join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news and views that matter.

Unlocking Article
Unlocking Article
View Comments
32