MACC arrests director, MBI Kedah exec over rare earth mining

The MACC has reportedly arrested a senior official at Menteri Besar Kedah Incorporated (MBI Kedah) as well as a company director in relation to alleged illegal mining operations for rare earth elements (REE).

According to a report by Harian Metro today, the graftbuster arrested the 63-year-old MBI Kedah top executive in Alor Setar and a 40-year-old director in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday evening.

Both are being remanded for three days until Friday...