A group of 37 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers from the D7 Gambling/Vice/Secret Societies Prevention Division visited the Selangor Turf Club on 5th March 2022 to gain an in depth knowledge of racing and totalisator operations at the Club.

The group was led by the Deputy Director of D7 Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mohd Sabri bin Abdullah. The visit is part of the D7 Bukit Aman Crime Prevention Unit’s course on Gambling to senior ranking officers currently posted around the country.

The officers were briefed by the staff of Selangor Turf Club and EQ Sports on race day operation and racing totalisator operation. The participants were exposed to the fundamental of betting and horse racing such as registration of horses, licensing of respective personnel, responsibilities of stewards, handicappers and veterinary officials, race inquiry, racing rules and other general topics. They also enjoyed an afternoon of races viewing live telecast of races from Singapore and Australia.

The group was welcomed by the Chairman of Malaysia Totalisator Board and Chairman of Selangor Turf Club, Tan Sri Datuk Richard Cham Hak Lim. Also present at the event was Acting Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Totalisator Board, Puan Nor Hashimah.