Deputy minister says GLICs, GLCs must be ready to invest in industrialisation efforts

Malaysia also actively exploring cooperation opportunities with interested countries possessing latest upstream-to-downstream tech

Putrajaya seeks to eventually develop full value chain ​​domestically

Session will later resume with committee-stage debate on Supply (Budget) Bill 2026

Lawmaker will question ministers on challenges in developing Malaysia’s RM747 billion REE industry

State govt to focus on processing sector, developing middle, downstream industries, says Amirudin

Govt however encourages foreign investment, tech sharing in mining such elements, says minister

Johari Abdul Ghani says this is due to objections from state govts, concerns over ownership

Other topics include the status of Pan Borneo Highway and rare earth mining activities

PORT KLANG, May 19 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will intensify port controls, particularly at Port Klang, to block the entry of illegal waste.

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Claims that the Federal government is delaying the release of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for rare earth elements (REE) mining are unfounded, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

ALOR SETAR, Nov 20 — Former Kedah Menteri Besar Incorporated (Kedah MBI) chief executive officer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of soliciting and accepting gratification in connection with a joint venture mining of rare earth element (REE) in Kedah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) has identified five primary perspectives for developing an ecosystem of advanced materials technology, which includes rare earth elements (REEs), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained new leads in its investigation into the theft of rare earth elements (REE) in Kedah, said Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Ministry of Environment and Water (Kasa) has given its assurance that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the exploration of rare earth elements (REE) in Kedah will be studied professionally and meticulously to ensure environmental sustainability.