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Called a ‘gambling boss’, Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics branding him a “tauke judi”, or gambling boss, saying his government had instead cut...

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SEBERANG PERAI – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated his stance that he does not support gambling activities since leading the Federal Government. In fact, he said, the number of predicted number draws has also been successfully reduced from 22 to only eight times a year, compared to the previous leadership which allowed up to 22 gambling draws a year. “People say, oh, this Anwar is a gambler. I don't ... The post PM maintains hi…

BUKIT MERTAJAM, August 29: Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the MADANI Government has never supported any gambling activities in this country. The post MADANI Government does not support gambling activities – PM Anwar appeared first on TVS.

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Federal Government has never supported gambling activities but has instead taken steps to reduce the number of predicted number draws from 22 to only eight times a year since taking over the country's administration in 2022. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the situation was different compared to the previous government which allowed up to 22 gambling draws a year. "People say, ... The post Government does not su…

BUKIT MERTAJAM – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied allegations that he supports gambling, insisting that his government has reduced the number of lottery draws from 22 to eight times a year. He said those criticising the government on the issue should look at the record of previous administrations which implemented a higher number of draws. “People say, ‘Oh, Anwar […] The post ‘What’s wrong with me?’ – Anwar denies supporting ga…

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Free Malaysia Today News broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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