PM Anwar says no to second casino in Malaysia


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

DOHA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly said "no” to the idea of a possible second casino in the country.

Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024 here today, the prime minister said Malaysia is currently focusing on digital transformation, energy transition as well as artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

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