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
Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential
Edgard Kagan said this would be done in partnership with Malaysia "in ways that are sustainable and promote the values.
Wed Jun 14 2023
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
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
Mining magnets: Arctic island finds green power can be a curse
The world's biggest island has huge resources of metals known as 'rare earths'.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Lynas on the go at its Kuantan plant
Rare earths miner Lynas expects to be producing finished products from its controversial plant in Malaysia within weeks.
Mon Jan 07 2013
Lynas shares up as rare earth concerntrate arrives in Kuantan
The company said about 100 containers of rare earths concentrate had arrived in Kuantan and a significant number of those were already at its plant.
Thu Nov 22 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024