The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission has blocked the access to 310 online gambling websites in the country since January.

Malaysia is making good on its promise to go after online gambling websites the country has deemed illegal. On Monday, the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it has blocked access to some 310 online gambling websites in the first half of 2015.

Deputy Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Jailani Johari was quoted by The Malaysian Insider saying the crackdown was the commission’s response to “the online gambling activity which had raised public concern.”

Authorities have closed down gaming houses and cyber cafes, which prompted suspected illegal operators in the country to resort to making online gambling offers to the public via text messages.