In Kuala Terengganu, the Terengganu Religious Affairs Department (JHEAT) arrested four men, including a senior citizen, for allegedly gambling in a karaoke center on Saturday night. The individuals, aged between 45 and 60, were apprehended at 11.30pm during a syariah anti-crime operation at four karaoke premises.
According to JHEAT principal assistant commissioner of enforcement Khairul Azizi Idris, the suspects claimed they were at the centers for entertainment, but officers found an amount of cash and playing cards believed to be used for gambling.
Khairul Azizi stated, “The four were arrested under Section 22(1) of the Terengganu Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2001 for further investigation, and the money and playing cards were seized.”
He added, “However, they were released on bail to present themselves in court.” The four individuals could face fines up to RM3,000 each or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, upon conviction, as per Bernama.
