# Illegal cockfighting gambling in Perak, Malaysia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-cockfighting-gambling-in-perak-malaysia > Updated: 2026-10-04T02:55:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In October 2026, police in Perak, Malaysia, conducted a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling syndicate located in an orchard area near Batu Gajah. The operation resulted in the arrest of 41 men, consisting of 40 locals and one Indonesian national. Authorities identified a 50-year-old local man as the organizer and owner of the premises. During the raid, police seized RM114,211 in cash. Investigations indicated that the gambling activities had been in operation since early 2026, with betting stakes reportedly reaching up to RM20,000 per round. The case is being investigated under the Open Gaming Houses Act 1953, the Animal Welfare Act 2015, and the Immigration Act 1959/63. ## Claims - The raid was led by the D7 Division of the Perak Contingent Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Department (corroborated by 3 sources) - Forty local men and one Indonesian man were arrested during the raid (corroborated by 3 sources) - Police seized RM114,211 in cash during the operation (corroborated by 3 sources) - Betting stakes reached as high as RM20,000 per round (corroborated by 3 sources) - A 50-year-old local man was identified as the organizer and owner of the premises (corroborated by 3 sources) - The gambling activity had been operating since early 2026 (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Perak police arrest 41 men in illegal cockfighting raid Perak police arrested 41 men, including one Indonesian national, during a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling syndicate in Batu Gajah, seizing over RM114,000 in cash. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perak-police-arrest-41-men-in-illegal-cockfighting-raid ### 2026-09-07: Malang Regency Police destroy suspected cockfighting gambling arena Malang Regency police dismantled and destroyed a suspected cockfighting gambling arena in Sidorejo Village following community reports of illegal activity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malang-regency-police-destroy-suspected-cockfighting-gambling-arena --- Cite as: Illegal cockfighting gambling in Perak, Malaysia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-cockfighting-gambling-in-perak-malaysia