Deputy Minister Statement "Lynas Selamat Macam Kilang Kicap" Was Condemned

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah censured for issuing a statement that the Lynas rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, Kuantan "selamat umpama kilang kicap."

Abu Bakar's statement made ​​during a meeting with representatives of Save Malaysia Stop Lynas (SMSL) and several representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) in Parliament today, which also saw the occurrence of mishaps.

"I've worked for three months and I need to understand the chronology of this Lynas," he said, causing the outbreak of the quarrel.

Abu Bakar once again raises new quarrel once when acknowledge the location visiting the Lynas.

"How are we to say when a new project is safe once visited location? While we have two years of living there," said SMSL chairman Tan Bun Teet.

The group previously held a demonstration at the forecourt of Parliament before sending their representatives to Abu Bakar.

While carrying placards stop Lynas, the group also chanted "Hentikan Lynas" "Sayang Malaysia Hentikan Lynas" and "kami bukan tikus makmal", which involved about 30 individuals wearing T-shirts anti-Lynas.

Member of Parliament for Kuantan, Fuziah Salleh also joined the group in the demonstration.

"Lynas does not comply with the Temporary Operating Licence (TOL), so they need to be closed," said sit on.

Terms of Lynas 10 months to identify permanent radioactive waste dump radioactive (PDF) also expired on July 2.

via : The Malaysian Insider