By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 21: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has pledged strong support to police efforts in stamping out illegal gambling, including cutting off electricity supply and revoking business licences of premises involved.
According to a press statement, during a meeting held today with Padawan district police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, MPP chairman Cr Tan Kai, deputy chairman Cr Mahmud Dato Sri Ibrahim, acting municipal secretary Ir Ts Goh Thiam Ho, councillors, and senior officers discussed coordinated strategies to combat suspicious premises engaged in illicit activities, particularly online gambling.
Following the meeting, MPP outlined four approaches to support police operations.
These include collaborating with utility companies to cut electricity once illegal activities are confirmed by the police, working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block related websites, and revoking business licences through the Council.
In addition, MPP said it would provide full manpower and logistical support to assist enforcement operations led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
“MPP reaffirms its full commitment to support the police in all enforcement actions to ensure Padawan remains a safer and better place for its residents,” the council said. — DayakDaily
