A former Kedah Menteri Besar Inc (MBI Kedah) chief executive pleaded not guilty in the sessions court, here today, to charges of soliciting and accepting gratification in connection with a joint venture to mine rare earth elements (REE) in Kedah.
There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.