MACC records statements of 12 individuals over Kedah rare earth mining case


KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded the statements of 12 individuals as part of investigations into a power abuse and corruption case involving more than RM13mil in a rare earth elements (REE) mining project in Kedah.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said all the individuals summoned so far are from the Kedah Mentri Besar Inc (MBI) and private companies said to be involved in the REE mining.

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