FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals
Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in products from lasers and military equipment to magnets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition
The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing challenges turning rock from their mines into the building blocks.
Thu Aug 03 2023
MOSTI rejects Lynas' appeal to drop four licence conditions
With the decision, Lynas can no longer produce additional radioactive waste after July 2023.
Mon May 08 2023
Lynas: Proposed PDF construction site to remain in Gebeng - Dr Adham
The proposed site for the construction of the Lynas rare earth permanent disposal facility (PDF) will remain in Gebeng Industrial Area in Kuantan and is currently awaiting approval.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Australia's Lynas gets relief from Malaysian court in license renewal case
The High Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Malaysia's decision to renew the company's operating license.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Three individuals fail in bid to challenge decision on Lynas licence extension
Three individuals today failed in their application to challenge the decision of former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad and his Cabinet regarding the licence extension of Lynas.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Decision on Lynas licence extension set for July 28
The High Court today set July 28 on the judicial review application by three individuals challenging the decision regarding the licence extension of Lynas.
Tue May 18 2021
Australia's Lynas to provide Malaysian authorities more info to resume radioactive waste disposal assessment
Malaysia approved a site in the state of Pahang for the facility last year.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Government to review Lynas proposal to continue condisoil RD - Khairy
The government will review the proposal for Lynas to continue research and development of water-leached purification (WLP) residue as condisoil for agricultural use.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Lynas CEO: I'm An Environmentalist
Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze says she knew there was a 'mammoth task' ahead when she first took on the job, but did not realise how big that task was.
Mon Dec 25 2017
Foreign investment will not deprive people of opportunities - Mustapa
The allegation that Malaysia's sovereignty would be at stake with the implementation of ECRL and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park projects did not hold water.
Sat Aug 19 2017
Immigration deny NZ's anti-Lynas activist was badly treated
The department says Natalie Lowrey was well-treated while under their care after realising her name was among those blacklisted from entering Malaysia.
Wed Sep 03 2014
Firm action against those taking part in anti-Lynas gathering - Police
An anti-Lynas group, dubbed 'Green Group' are planning to hold an illegal gathering at the Lynas factory in the Gebeng Industrial area.
Sat Jun 21 2014
Lynas withdraws libel suit against SMSL
Lawyer for the plaintiff, Rishwant Singh told the judge that both companies had made the decision to withdraw the suit filed by them last year, before the proceedings commenced.
Wed Jul 10 2013
Lynas has submitted its permanent disposal facility plan
Rare earth mining company,Lynas in Gebeng has submitted its plan or permanent disposal facility location to the government for its industrial waste.
Thu Jul 04 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024