KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 22 -- Kedah will defend its decision not to renew gambling and lottery premises licences by taking the matter to the Federal Court.

Kedah Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, said the state's position will not change as it aligns with the mandate of the people who elected the current state government to implement policies based on its core values, according to a report in Harian Metro today.

"We will not stop here; we will fight. I am disappointed with the decision, but we will bring this case to the Federal Court.

"We pray that our arguments can be presented excellently, clearly, and comprehensively. This is the will of the people who chose us as the state government - why not respect their choice?" he ...