Online casino's Raya ad causes a stir, police and MCMC take action

Published: Apr 16, 2021 5:22 AM | Updated: Apr 16, 2021 7:00 AM

An online casino caused a stir on social media over a Hari Raya Aidilfitri advertisement promoting gambling as a way to get funds to celebrate the festival.

The 2-minute, 48-second video clip featured a cast in traditional Malay clothing in an archetypal Hari Raya advertisement.

This includes a character who doesn't have enough money...

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