# REE national entity not nationalisation attempt

> Malaysia's proposed REE national entity avoids state mineral resource nationalisation.
- Title: REE national entity not nationalisation attempt · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia's proposed REE national entity avoids state mineral resource nationalisation. Malaysia's new rare earth elements entity won't be seen as…
- Keywords: ree, malaysia, national entity, state mineral resources, federalism, land jurisdiction, ree regulation, malaysian government, news, world, national, entity
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/10/13/a-national-entity-on-ree-must-not-be-seen-as-an-attempt-to-nationalise-state-owned-mineral-resources-hafiz-hassan/238988
- Published: 2026-10-13T22:15:02+00:00
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- Topics: ree, malaysia, national entity, state mineral resources, federalism, land jurisdiction, ree regulation, malaysian government, news, world
## REE definition
Rare earth elements are 17 metallic elements found beneath earth's surface in the crust.
## Land jurisdiction
Land matters fall under state authority per Malaysia's constitutional framework.
## State concerns
Former acting minister Johari Abdul Ghani cited state objections to centralized REE regulation.
## National entity proposal
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin proposed Reenas to manage REE as national wealth source.
## Financial argument
Reenas aims to prevent loss of RM800 billion in non-radioactive raw materials.
## Constitutional basis
States have authority over mining permits under federal constitutional provisions.
## Petroleum contrast
Petroleum resources fall under federal list while REE remain state matters.
## Federalism principle
In-depth study and state consultation required to prevent REE nationalisation concerns.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's new rare earth elements entity won't be seen as nationalising state-owned mineral resources due to constitutional land jurisdiction.