KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia Berhad has refuted claims in reports published by Bloomberg, The Edge Singapore, and Singapore's The Straits Times on a purported casino project in Forest City Johor.
It said the reports contained claims that Genting Malaysia and deputy chairman and CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay was involved in discussions on the opening of a casino in Johor.
"Neither the company nor Tan Sri Lim was involved in any such discussions or meetings and the claims made are untrue," it said in a statement.
"We would ask that all parties immediately cease the publication and dissemination of the misinformation, remove the untrue claims, and provide clarification to the public to prevent further confusion.
"Genting Malaysia shall not hesitate to take further action deemed necessary to protect its interests and stakeholders."
The company's statement comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denied reports that the government is mulling a casino licence to revive Forest City in Johor.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi also affirmed that no casinos will be allowed to open or operate in the state.
Yesterday, Berjaya Corporation Berhad also refuted the report which claimed its founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan, was involved in discussions on the casino.
Previously, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that the Prime Minister met with Tan and Lim to discuss plans for opening casinos in Forest City.