The Inspector-General of Police, Khalid Abu Bakar, said there were enough gaming activities already permitted in Malaysian, including four-digit betting.

“I think we have enough means for the people to gamble; we have Magnum, Toto and so on,” he told reporters after a reception to fete veterans and Orang Asli ex-policemen in conjunction with the 47th anniversary celebrations of the VAT69 commando unit.

Khalid had been asked for a comment on Singapore’s decision to allowing online gambling activities in the island republic.

Khalid said although Singapore allowed online gambling based on its law, this form of gambling was still an offence in Malaysia.

“You can go to Singapore to gamble (online), we will not interfere but it is definitely still an offence anywhere in Malaysia, even if using the facility from Singapore,” he added.

Khalid said Malaysian police had also proposed some amendments to the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, but he did not elaborate.