Pakatan Rakyat is taking a multi-pronged approach to pile the pressure on the government to retract the sports betting licence given to Ascot Sports Sdn Bhd.

Leading the charge is Gerakan Rakyat Membantah Judi (GRMJ), which will launch its anti-sports betting campaign outside shopping complex Sogo in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

NONE The GRMJ is a PAS Youth initiative, supported by PAS-friendly NGOs, though PAS Youth information chief Suhaizan Kaiat ( left ) said it is also open to BN component parties.

The campaign will be turned into a nationwide roadshow before its finale on July 3, when several thousands are expected to amass at Istana Negara. A memorandum addressed to the Agong will be submitted to the palace.

The campaigners will also present a memorandum to all MPs when Parliament reconvenes for its second meeting of the year on Monday.

On a smaller scale, Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng today submitted a memorandum to Kuala Lumpur City Hall's advisory board, urging it to issue an official statement on its stand on sports betting.

Pakatan Rakyat will also pursue this issue in Parliament, with DAP Youth chief and Rasah MP Anthony Loke to submit an emergency motion on Monday to debate the issue and force the government to retract the licence.