Malaysia’s Islamists Vow to Shut Casino If Party Wins Key State
- PAS is looking to capture Pahang state in the next election
- Party is growing in influence in the Muslim majority nation
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An Islamic party said it was prepared to shut down Malaysia’s only casino if it wins control of the state where it is located, as the group looks to build its influence in the Southeast Asian nation.
A senior official from Parti Islam Se-Malaysia said if voters in central Pahang state — home to Genting Bhd.’s casino — want gambling to end, they should choose the Islamic party. The party is tapping into concerns by the country’s Muslim majority over gambling, which is forbidden in the Koran.