your say 'If the government had yet to issue a sports gambling licence, why is Vincent Tan making so much noise about Pakatan's stand to ban sports gambling?'

 

Gov't: Sports betting licence yet to be issued

Nicholas Lim: This is as if legal 4D outlets has led to the eradication of illegal 4D gambling. Aren't cigarettes and liquor sold legally? Yet, why is there a thriving illegal market for it? Face it, no government in the world - short of turning itself into North Korea - can totally eradicate the illegal sales of goods and services.

And if the government had yet to issue a sports gambling licence, why is Vincent Tan making so much noise about Pakatan Rakyat's stand to ban sports gambling?

Habib Rak: I welcome this news. It does not matter whether or not it's a flip-flop. The important thing is that the government is yielding to the demand of the rakyat, that sports betting should not be allowed as it will cause huge social damage.

Loyal Malaysian: This is usual doublespeak from the Umnoputras. It's so simple - just don't issue the sports betting licence. Now we shall see that for this one decision, Umnoputras will get praised instead of brickbats.

Isana: Flip-flop again? How to get out of this quagmire? You've already promised Vincent Tan the licence, who has allegedly contributed so much in past by-elections. Now that Tan is calling in his investments, how to say no to him?

Tan Min Fui: Read the last paragraph ... "the government is going through the final stages of processing Ascot Sport's application for the licence". This implies that the licence will be issued.

The government "intends" to eradicate illegal gambling. But they can't even eradicate prostitution, what more illegal gambling. What a lame excuse.

Watchman: This is why Umno ministers just cannot be trusted. Lying is second nature to them.

Clash of the mufti as liberals battle hardliners

BTN: Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin indeed has brought light to other races here in Malaysia with regards to the understanding of Islam. This is the form of Islam that will change many people's perceptions of its teaching.

Love and peace is the essence of all religion, and it's about time someone here in Malaysia preach Islam as it should be taught. I'm sure that if this happened, there will be many followers of this religion from the other races.

ANU: When will Harussani Zakaria be charged? He has told lies - such as about the number of Malays who have converted and about Azhar Mansor converting Malays. He should be the one charged.

Lucia: If all muftis in Malaysia were like Asri, who knows, I might consider joining Islam. His preaching is that of real Islam. He can maks non-Muslims understand Islam. I admire him very, very much.

Many people still remember the infamous incident at the Ipoh church where hundreds of Muslim gathered, thinking the church was converting Muslim into Christianity - all because of Harussani Zakaria. Yet, he has not been charged at all.

Some of you ought to remember his statements on a video where he said the Chinese will take over Malaysia. How on earth can he be a mufti? I hope to Allah that Asri will not be found guilty and sent to jail.

Tell the Truth: Harussani says under Asri's brand of Islam, Malaysia would be like Pakistan. The truth is that under Harussani's brand of Islam, Malaysia will be another Pakistan. Dishing out punishments for the smallest issues is exactly what Pakistan's Islam is all about. No need to rationalise, just whack. How is this different from Harussani's brand of Islam?

RR: It is the conservatives who cause the divisions in any religion, because they cannot see eye-to-eye with the progressives and the moderates, the latter being young and larger in numbers who will go their separate ways and cause the division as in Pakistan or elsewhere. The moderates must speak up, such as Dr Chandra Muzaffar has done, to advocate change.

Joe Friday: I've always wondered how Harussani can be kept as the Perak state mufti by the sultan given his outdated conservative views. Isn't it time that someone with a more balanced view on modern Islam be chosen instead?

PM: The world must act against Israel

Victor Johan: For peace and tranquillity, let's live and let live. One's peace and happiness comes with fulfilling one's expectations; one's unhappiness also comes with unfulfilled expectations. However, finding peace and happiness at the expense of other's sorrow is not peace. It's bad karma.

Croniq: I was rather shocked that our PM did not show any support for the Malaysians when they were on their way there, and after the attack on the Mavi Marmara , it took him many hours before he commented on the attack. Now he calls the Malaysians heroes. Lembu punya susu sapi dapat nama .

Stephanie Yeap Suan Sim: Najib Abdul Razak's is a hypocrite, again trying to deflect attention from his poor handling of the Malaysian economy and corruption. BN, don't talk about things happening thousands of miles away or about human rights when you do not practise what you preach.

What about human rights for Altantuya Shaariibuu, Teoh Beng Hock, the Penans and all others who died mysteriously under your administration?

 

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