Guideline for electronic ads on gambling, betting

CMCF said in order to minimise ambiguity and uncertainty, this guideline is produced as a reference to assist industry practitioners in managing any matters pertaining to advertisements of unacceptable products and services related to gambling or betting.

PETALING JAYA: The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has issued an industry guideline to provide clarity for industry practitioners on a provision under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code (Content Code) on certain specific advertisements.

It noted that advertisements pertaining to any form of gambling, including betting and gambling tips, betting and gambling are not acceptable.