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Illegal lottery shops back in Sarawak
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Tue, May 12, 2009
New Straits Times
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>KUCHING, MALAYSIA - Illegal Da Ma Cai lottery shops in the state, which were shut down by police seven months ago, appear to be back in business. They are being brought back to life by many hidden hands, including a top politician and a government officer.
Local newspapers have been playing up the issue since a police clampdown last October.
At the state assembly yesterday, Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said he was leaving it to the police to investigate the matter.
"I am not aware of this, but I am leaving it to the police to do their job," he said.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohmad Salleh said police had been building a case against those behind the illegal lottery business.
"We are working to build a strong case against those responsible. We want to make sure that those involved will be charged and prosecuted."
Da Ma Cai began operations in 2004 under its former agent, Superole. Initially, it was brought into the state through legal channels but a squabble between the local agent and Da Ma Cai owner, Pan Malaysia Pools, led to the termination of the agreement in 2006.
Currently, Da Ma Cai outlets in the state are operating under the name of Telelink. It is said each outlet costs RM1.5 million.
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