Radin refutes claims about cyber gambling

TENOM, Nov 1 (Daily Express) --- Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Radin Malleh, has refuted claims that the authorities, including the District Officer and him, have been paid to keep quiet about the alleged cyber gambling activities here.

Radin, who is Melalap Assemblyman, said he had been inundated with phone calls and SMSes these few days about the activities in the township.

According to him, based on the reports he received the illegal activities had been going on for several months now with patrons mostly being students and children who not only neglect their studies and other work but also wasted their money.

"Worst still the reports alleged that the relevant authorities are not taking any action because they have been paid including the District Officer and myself," he said.

Radin who is Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Secretary-General, said such allegations were untrue and can be damaging to the personalities and the relevant authorities, if left unchecked and no action taken.

Due to the severity of the allegations, he urged the relevant authorities here to conduct a thorough investigation so that the social problem would not threaten the well being of the young ones in the district apart from bringing the culprits to book.

"We should be responsible enough not to spoil our young ones, for if we don't nip the problem in the bud, such activities could lead to serious social problems in our society," he said.