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SG4’s ‘sleeping giant’ stirs, but political uncertainty threatens economic ambitions – Ahmad Ibrahim

Four northern states have a compelling economic vision built on downstream industries, investment and regional cooperation, but must overcome governance concerns and political divisions to win investors’ confidence

Malaysia renews Lynas licence for 10 years, shares jump 7 per cent

Approval clears path for continued rare earth processing as firm ramps up investment in local facility

Penang unveils RM87bil rare earth potential

State identifies non-radioactive rare earth deposits, with plans for regulatory framework and exploration as part of economic recovery strategy

Malaysia to address US issues on equal footing, not as a subordinate nation: Tengku Zafrul

Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry reaffirms Malaysia's stance on sovereignty and trade negotiations

Repeal ban on REE mining in forest reserves, Sanusi tells federal govt

Kedah Menteri Besar said he pushed for repeal in national-level meetings last year as state has 1.196 million metric tonnes of REE worth billions of ringgit

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports