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Australian researchers have identified naturally occurring hydrogen within Western Australia's vast iron ore deposits, offering a potential new low-emission energy source as global demand for clean alternatives intensifies.
Six men have been arrested after authorities discovered an illegal mining operation in Kuala Krai's Kuala Nal area. Equipment and machinery valued at RM2.98 million were confiscated during the enforcement action.
Parliament has passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026, expanding Malaysia's approach to managing natural resource wealth beyond oil and gas. The legislation aims to secure intergenerational benefits through broader contributions and stricter governance.
Malaysia's federal government will distribute RM250 million to state governments in 2026 under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer scheme to support biodiversity conservation and ensure local communities benefit fairly from natural resource development.