MCMC Takes Action Against Illegal Hari Raya Ad Promoting Online Gambling
source twitter
The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is taking action against a viral video clip that is promoting online gambling in conjunction with the Hari Raya ad where it shows a man who wanted to Balik kampung by making extra money through an online gambling platform.
Casino Genting Highlands pun tak buat promo macam ni.
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Lepas dah cuci semua on the way balik kampung nanti tiba-tiba ditimpa musibah (kereta breakdown etc.) kalau jadi begitu, tandanya tuhan masih lindungi tak mahu duit tu jadi darah daging. pic.twitter.com/O0TPApGGml— ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ท๐ฎ๐ธ ยฎ (@Pelabur_Bijak) April 15, 2021
According to MCMCโs official statement, all forms of online gambling and promotion of online gambling activities fall under theย Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 which is under jurisdiction of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). After investigation, the MCMC has managed to find that various other platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube has this advertisement and they have requested to remove the gambling ad in accordance to their terms and condition guidelines.
source twitter