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Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai refuted allegations of inaction against illegal online gambling, stating MPP works closely with police and has revoked licenses linked to illegal activities. He clarified MPP's role is limited to issuing eating outlet licenses based on health requirements and that alleged illegal gambling outlets operating as coffee shops likely lack MPP licenses. Convenience store licensing falls outside MPP's jurisdiction. This follows criticism from Michael Kong, special assistant to Stampin MP, who cited a 2017 case where MPP revoked licenses for illegal gambling, implying a current lack of will to act.
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