In May 2024, a Bloomberg journalist in Malaysia, Ram Anand, was hauled into the police station for questioning over a report about purported plans to build a casino.

The Bloomberg report, said that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met top Berjaya Corporation and Genting Group executives to discuss the potential for a casino complex at the Forest City project in southern Johor state, in Forest City, Johor, a troubled real estate development. Anwar referred to Bloomberg’s report as a “lie” and said those mentioned in the report “must take the necessary action”. He called on local private companies to take action against Bloomberg news agency.