KOTA BARU: The PAS-led Kelantan Government’s decision to extend its ban on gambling in the state to the Big Sweep lottery tickets as well has kicked up a storm.
Sale of lottery tickets is a “no-no”, says the Kota Baru Municipal Council which raided two bookshops, seized the tickets and issued summonses to the owners.
Chinese community leaders have reacted strongly, saying the action was tantamount to infringing on the rights of non-Muslims in the state.
The issue is set to become explosive, with some questioning why the state government had not acted much earlier if it had deemed gambling offensive.
A senior MCA leader in the state pointed out that the Social Welfare Lottery was governed by Federal laws and as such, the action of the municipal council was illegal.
He challenged Pakatan Rakyat to implement a similar ban in the other states they control — Selangor, Penang and Kedah.
Warm Regard, Sara Pandian
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