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Malaysia Blocks 2,603 Illegal Gambling Sites and Removes Over 724,000 Online Posts

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Altay Celikkaya

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Updated: 03/11/26

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Malaysia has blocked 2,603 illegal gambling websites and removed 724,879 pieces of gambling-related online content, according to figures disclosed in Parliament on 3 November 2026.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) achieved the results through cooperation with digital service providers and law enforcement agencies between 1 January 2025 and 31 October 2026. The figures highlight the scale of Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to restrict illegal gambling operations and their online promotional activities.

Malaysian flag and MCMC logo highlight nationwide action against illegal online gambling.

Regulation & Compliance

Key Takeaways From Malaysia's Gambling Crackdown

Malaysian authorities blocked 2,603 gambling websites between January 2025 and October 2026.
MCMC secured the removal of 724,879 gambling-related content items, representing 98% of takedown requests.
During the first seven months of 2026, authorities blocked 573 gambling websites and removed 253,424 content items.
Police remain responsible for criminal investigations, while MCMC provides technical and regulatory support.
Authorities are considering closer cooperation with banks to disrupt financial transactions linked to illegal gambling.

Malaysia Reports Over 724,000 Content Takedowns

Speaking during a Dewan Rakyat parliamentary session, Teo confirmed that 724,879 of the 738,372 gambling-related content removal requests had been successfully actioned. Between January and July 2026 alone, MCMC worked with service providers to block 573 websites and remove 253,424 online gambling content items.

The latest figures follow Malaysia’s earlier efforts to strengthen enforcement against illegal gambling, including proposals to modernise legislation addressing offshore gambling platforms.

The crackdown also reflects a wider regional trend. Neighbouring Thailand recently reported blocking or removing 945,075 gambling-related URLs during its 2026 fiscal year.

Police and MCMC Coordinate Enforcement Operations

Teo explained that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) leads criminal enforcement under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.

MCMC supports investigations through website identification, digital forensic analysis, information sharing and cooperation with internet service providers.

Malaysia’s official parliamentary proceedings on gambling enforcement also outlined the division of responsibilities.

Joint operations during 2026 included Op JOL and Op Soga XI, which targeted illegal online gambling and betting activities, including those associated with the FIFA World Cup.

Financial Restrictions Under Consideration

The government is also examining stronger cooperation between MCMC, Bank Negara Malaysia, financial institutions and enforcement agencies to target banking transactions connected to illegal gambling syndicates.

Teo said:

This is a very good proposal and is being studied.

However, the proposed financial measures remain under consideration and have not been introduced as new enforcement requirements.

Malaysia’s approach reflects growing regulatory attention to the infrastructure supporting unlicensed gambling. Similar measures are emerging elsewhere, including Armenia’s proposed telecom and payment restrictions.

For the wider iGaming industry, Malaysia’s latest enforcement figures demonstrate how authorities are increasingly combining website blocking, digital content removal and financial monitoring to disrupt illegal gambling activity.