Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation Discovered in Suburban Kuala Lumpur
Explosion and Smoke Lead to Discovery
An explosion and smoke from a house in Lorong Cekara Purnama, Bandar Puncak Ala near Kuala Lumpur led to the discovery of an illegal mining setup...
TNB to Coordinate with Petaling Jaya MP to Assist Homeowners and Businesses Affected by Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung (seated, centre) and some of the victims who were slapped with huge TNB bills due to stolen...
Sabah Umno Youth Calls for Chief Minister's Resignation Amid Mining Scandal
Background
A recent mining scandal has rocked the state of Sabah, with allegations of corruption involving several assemblymen and top officials. The scandal has led to calls for Chief Minister...
Kedah Government Optimistic about Rare Earth Element Mining Revenue
New Developments in REE Industry
The Kedah Government is optimistic that the state will begin generating revenue from rare earth element (REE) mining activities starting next year. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad...
Corruption in Mineral Resource Extraction: MACC Arrests Three Individuals
Introduction
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat corruption in the mineral resource extraction industry. In a recent operation, three individuals, including a state...
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Report Sparks Controversy
Background
A report has been lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against a former senior officer of a state mining company in Sabah who is alleged to have abused his power. The allegations center...
SOPs for Rare Earth Elements Mining Needed to Prevent Corruption, Says Azam Baki
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki has urged state governments to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mining rare earth elements (REE) to prevent...
Electricity Theft for Bitcoin Mining: TNB Suffers Losses
Joint Operation Uncovered
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has suffered significant losses due to electricity theft for bitcoin mining activities between 2020 and September 2024. The losses amount to a staggering RM441,600,089.90, according to...
MACC's Investigation into Sand Mining Concessions Continues
PETALING JAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has taken significant steps in its ongoing investigation into corruption involving sand mining concessions granted by a Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) subsidiary. As part...
