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Nik Nazmi reminds states to comply with NR-REE export moratorium

State governments have been reminded to comply with the implementation of a moratorium on the export of non-radioactive rare earth elements, which came into force on January 1.

Australia’s Lynas’ Q2 revenue halves amid low construction demand in China

Today, the world's largest producer of rare earths outside China said its sales fell 51.7% to A$112.5 million in the three months to December 31, from A$232.7 million in the same period the year before.

Lynas plans to shut down M’sian ops by year-end

Australia-based Lynas Rare Earths is planning to shut its operations in Malaysia by the end of the year, except for a mixed rare earth carbonate processing plant.

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress