It says PM Anwar Ibrahim and two prominent tycoons recently discussed the matter.

The gambling problem shifted online to a much greater extent when the Covid-19 pandemic forced the closure of public venues.

The home minister says data shows that such activities are linked to politicians.

Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin says action has been taken to cancel the accusations in question.

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says the anti-graft agency was only able to uncover general information.

He says the move will have a minimal impact on the state's economy, given the small number of non-Muslims in Kedah.

Malaysia as a whole is a destination of choice for Chinese tourists, with visitor numbers expected to continue improving in the near future.

The stakes could not have been higher for the six companies, who depend on Macau's gambling industry for their profitability but have been bleeding billions of dollars due to China's strict Covid-19 rules.

It says claims that PH received funds from the International Republican Institute are a bigger problem.

Gambling is illegal in mainland China and online gaming operators, mostly targeting Chinese gamblers, have flourished in Southeast Asia in recent years.

Yinson non-executive director Lim Han Joeh owed some £4 million lent to him during the three-day card game.

The gambling ring is reportedly the biggest ever uncovered by Vietnamese police.