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Malaysia arrests 58 in World Cup illegal betting crackdown

Authorities carried out 52 raids across the country, targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while identifying dozens of digital platforms used to promote betting activities.

06/08/26

Malaysia to step up monitoring of illegal gambling during 2026 World Cup

Authorities will increase oversight of websites, social media platforms and online services during the tournament, citing concerns over a rise in illegal betting.

06/01/26

Malaysia’s ID checks for social media ads come into effect as part of measures against illegal gambling

The new rules require advertisers to verify their identities before publishing sponsored content.

06/01/26

RGB International net profit down 27% in Q1

Management attributed mixed performance to cost pressures.

05/25/26

Malaysian minister warns of possible action against Facebook over online gambling content

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil claimed Facebook was failing to cooperate to tackle online scams and illegal gambling content.

05/22/26

Genting Malaysia reports Q1 loss as borrowing costs climb

05/04/26

Malaysia blocks Resorts World Sentosa bid to recoup debt through bankruptcy petition

04/21/26

Genting Berhad launches conditional buyback offer for 2027 notes

The offer is set to close on April 24.

04/20/26

Malaysia reports high number of gambling-related takedown requests on social media

04/10/26

Resorts World Genting hosts Care Bears Raya celebration

03/24/26

Genting Highlands to introduce vehicle entry fee

03/19/26

Kuala Lumpur police target alleged illegal online casino at residential property

03/18/26

14 fined over online gambling call centre in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

03/16/26

Genting Berhad inches closer to Genting Malaysia privatisation threshold

The parent company has increased its holding through open-market purchases following its unsuccessful takeover offer.

03/10/26

Illegal online gambling content accounts for majority of Malaysia’s online takedown requests

Authorities reported that gambling-related material represented 62 per cent of all removal requests issued to online platforms in 2025.

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Malaysia arrests 58 in World Cup illegal betting crackdown

Malaysia to step up monitoring of illegal gambling during 2026 World Cup

Malaysia’s ID checks for social media ads come into effect as part of measures against illegal gambling

RGB International net profit down 27% in Q1

Malaysian minister warns of possible action against Facebook over online gambling content

Genting Malaysia reports Q1 loss as borrowing costs climb

Malaysia blocks Resorts World Sentosa bid to recoup debt through bankruptcy petition

Genting Berhad launches conditional buyback offer for 2027 notes

Malaysia reports high number of gambling-related takedown requests on social media

Resorts World Genting hosts Care Bears Raya celebration

Genting Highlands to introduce vehicle entry fee

Kuala Lumpur police target alleged illegal online casino at residential property

14 fined over online gambling call centre in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Genting Berhad inches closer to Genting Malaysia privatisation threshold

Illegal online gambling content accounts for majority of Malaysia’s online takedown requests

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