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Malaysia’s PAS pursues casino ban, diluting vow to widen base beyond Muslims

The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters.

Delegates to PAS’ general meeting in Pahang state last weekend showed broad support for a proposal to ban gambling, including shutting down the country’s sole casino, should they win power in the central peninsula state in the next election. However, the proposed gambling ban has stoked concerns of an increasing ethno-religious tilt to the right by PAS..