Player safety · Perjudian bertanggungjawab
Responsible Gambling: Stay in Control
Gambling should only ever be a form of paid entertainment. These tools and warning signs help you keep it that way, and help is available if it has stopped being fun.
Five principles for safer play
- Only gamble money you can afford to lose
Treat any deposit as the cost of entertainment, like a cinema ticket. Never use money meant for rent, bills, food or debt repayments.
- Set limits before you play
Decide a money limit and a time limit for each session, and a monthly budget, before you log in.
- Never chase losses
Trying to win back what you have lost is the fastest way to lose more.
- Do not gamble when stressed, upset or after drinking
Your judgement is weaker, and it is harder to stop.
- Balance gaming with other activities
Take regular breaks, and keep time for family, work, sport and rest.
Warning signs to watch for
Answer these honestly. If several apply to you, it may be time to take a break and talk to someone:
- You spend more money or time gambling than you planned.
- You gamble to escape problems or to recover losses.
- You borrow money, sell belongings or delay bills to gamble.
- You hide your gambling from family or friends.
- You feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
- Gambling is affecting your sleep, work, studies or relationships.
Tools that can help
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you can deposit per day, week or month. Ask support to set one for you. |
| Cooling-off period | Temporarily blocks your account for a short period, such as a day or a few weeks. |
| Self-exclusion | Closes access to your account for a longer period. Contact support to request it. |
| Reality checks | Phone screen-time limits or alarms remind you how long you have been playing. |
| Blocking software | Apps and device settings that block gambling websites on your own devices. |
| Banking controls | Some banks let you limit or block certain types of online payments. Ask your bank. |
Where to get support in Malaysia
Talking to someone helps. The services below are free and confidential. Contact details can change, so please check the organisation's official website if a number does not connect.
- Befrienders Kuala Lumpur – 24-hour emotional support: 03-7627 2929 · befrienders.org.my
- Talian Kasih – government helpline for individuals and families in distress: 15999
- Gambling Therapy – free online support and chat for people affected by gambling: gamblingtherapy.org
Protecting minors
Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over only. If you share a device with children, use a separate user profile, keep passwords private, and consider parental control software that blocks gambling sites.
A note on the law
Gambling in Malaysia is regulated under laws that include the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and the Betting Act 1953, and Muslims are prohibited from gambling under Syariah law. Online gambling is restricted. This page is not legal advice; you are responsible for understanding and following the laws that apply to you.
Dalam Bahasa Melayu
Berjudi hanya dengan wang yang anda mampu untuk kehilangan, tetapkan had masa dan wang sebelum bermain, dan jangan cuba mendapatkan semula kerugian. Jika perjudian menjejaskan kehidupan anda, hubungi Befrienders atau Talian Kasih 15999 untuk sokongan percuma dan sulit.