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Malaysia's Communications Ministry has removed 457,562 pieces of online gambling content and blocked 1,778 gambling websites between January and May 2025, achieving a 98 percent success rate in enforcement actions.
Indonesia has intensified its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down thousands of bank accounts since late 2024, targeting the entire financial infrastructure supporting the illicit industry.
Thailand's government has dismantled nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites using AI technology in an 18-day enforcement campaign. Officials warn businesses face prison time and hefty fines for unauthorised World Cup broadcasts.