"I also wish to clarify that Lynas' application to start operation is being studied by our supervising officers in accordance with applicable laws and regulations." Sta Maria said this after visiting the plant site accompanied by Atomic Energy Licensing Board director-general Datuk Dr Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan and Lynas Malaysia managing director Datuk Mashal Ahmad here Wednesday.
She dismissed claims that the plant at Gebeng industrial area would start pre-operation in January next year as mere rumours. Meanwhile, Raja Abdul Aziz said that Lynas has sent documents when applying for pre-operational licence four weeks ago and it is being studied by the appointed panel before a decision is made seven months later. He said it is to ensure that the three rare earth materials processed by the plant do not cause radiation to the public.
" Two local scientists including nuclear specialist had confirmed that chemical
plant project, Lynas in Gebeng, Kuantan is safe. "
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