KANGAR: The Perlis government has achieved its agenda of having zero gambling premises following the closure of the last gaming outlet in the state last Wednesday (March 6).
Housing, Local Government, Human Resources Development, and Poverty Eradication Committee chairman Asrul Aimran Abd Jalil said previously, there were six gaming outlets in the state, of which four had already been closed last year, while the fifth premises ceased operations on Jan 31.
Realising that gambling does more harm than good, he said the Perlis government decided to stop renewing licences for gaming outlets in the state to ensure that the people of various religions and races in Perlis can live safely and prosperously.
"Alhamdulillah, through this small effort, the state government hopes that Perlis will continue to receive an abundance of blessings and sustenance from Allah SWT, bringing prosperity and well-being to all the people in this state," he said in a statement uploaded on his Facebook page today.
Meanwhile, Asrul Aimran said the state government will continue to work with the authorities and relevant agencies to curb illegal gambling in Perlis.
He also urged the public to alert the authorities of any suspected illegal gambling activities to help address the issue comprehensively and effectively.– BERNAMA