It is a common knowledge that Malaysians can and will go elsewhere to gamble, be it o­n international cruises or in other countries. Thus Yeohloon's interpretation of the Pahang Mentri Besar's explanation over the casino license issuance may be slightly off mark.

Instead, another way of looking at Adnan's explanation is that without a legalised gaming area, avid gamers will have to go offshore to fulfill their cravings (or addiction, depending o­n your point of view).

The effect would see money siphoned away from Malaysia. It is ultimately bad for the country. By keeping the gambling spots here, the government can recoup some revenue from corporate tax.

Thus it is not a matter of keperluan (need). Rather, it is more a matter of keeping o­ne step ahead of this vice called gambling.