Gambling regulation in Malaysia depends on the type of gambling and is subject to various laws and institutions. The main regulatory framework is overseen by the Ministry of Finance and relevant acts such as the Betting Act 1953 and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Permitted activities: Malaysia o
Malaysian gambling giant Genting Group recently completed the full acquisition of Empire Resorts in the United States, purchasing the remaining 10% of shares for $80.7 million. This transaction marks Genting's official full ownership of this New York-listed company, further strengthening its layout
The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia recently issued a notice clarifying the stay provisions of the mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Malaysia. According to the agreement, citizens holding ordinary passports from both sides can enjoy visa-free treatment, with each entry allowing a maximum
On May 2nd, the police in Perak, Malaysia, raided a double-storey bungalow in Ipoh's Tai Ho Yuen, successfully dismantling a cross-border scam syndicate operating under the guise of "online recruitment," arresting 12 Chinese nationals and seizing a large amount of electronic devices used for the cri
On the dazzling stage of the Malaysian gaming industry, names like Lim Kok Thay of Genting Group, Zeng Liqiang of Jimei Holdings, and Tan Chee Yuen of Success Group are already household names.However, what is less known is that a low-profile Thai-Chinese tycoon has quietly joined the ranks of the f
Thailand is quietly rising as the new star of the Asian gambling industry. According to the latest report by Maybank Kim Eng (Thailand), the EBITDA profit margin of Thai casino resorts is expected to reach 34%-49%, potentially surpassing Macau and Singapore to become the top in Asia.This significant
Novomatic has signed a distribution partnership agreement with Harvest Gaming.Harvest Gaming will promote Novomatic's land-based gaming solutions in several Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.As Harvest Gaming is based in Singapore, the company will be able to leverage its lo
Recently, at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of Vietnam, Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia, and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China, has m
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a new round of high-level diplomatic travels, planning state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia in mid-April 2025 to further consolidate and deepen China's comprehensive strategic partnerships with Southeast Asian countries.According to the Ch
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has listed 17 URLs associated with the God55 online casino as unauthorized.This brand appears to target customers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and claims to be "the most trusted online casino in Asia."The God55 website claims that the company is lic
Recently, Malaysian police have intensified their crackdown on telecommunications fraud, successfully raiding over 40 fraud dens, dismantling several illegal criminal gangs operating under the guise of "work from home". These dens are often hidden in ordinary residential areas, with a low-profile ap
In mid-March, news circulated online that Chinese President Xi Jinping would visit Cambodia in April. Initially, many were skeptical due to the lack of official confirmation. However, as time passed, more information emerged, suggesting the increasing likelihood of the visit.Media reported on Monda
According to media reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit three Southeast Asian countries—Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia—in mid-April.This will be Xi Jinping's first visit this year, aimed at deepening cooperation with Southeast Asian countries.Sources revealed that Xi plans to
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In March 2025, a 20-year-old Chinese female student, Li Bowen (pseudonym), arrived in Malaysia with dreams of studying abroad. However, just 9 days later, she tragically jumped from the 39th floor of a building, overwhelmed by the despair of falling victim to a telecommunications fraud, ending her l
