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EXPERT TEAM'S FINDING ON CONSTRUCTION OF LYNAS PLANT TO BE KNOWN BY END-JUNE
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The findings of the independent expert team on the health and safety aspects of the proposed rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, in east coast state of Pahang, is expected to be made known by end-June.
Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Mustapa Mohamed said the expert panel, would undertake a comprehensive review of the project as well as discussions with stakeholders.
The expert panel comprises four experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)and five external experts in the field.
"The expert panel will undertake the review from May 29-June 3," he told reporters after the MITI and its agencies monthly gathering here Thursday.
The scope of the expert panel's review embraces transport, radiation protection (occupational, public and environmental), safety assessment, waste management as well as decommissioning and environmental remediation.
Mustapa hoped that certain parties would not politicise the issue of the plant's construction until the findings are made known.
He also invited the public who had an opinion on the project to send their views via e-mail or write in to the ministry.
Construction of the RM700 million (US$230.301 million) plant by Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Lynas Corporation Australia, at the Gebeng Industrial site created a controversy following claims that it produced radiation which could harm public health.
Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Mustapa Mohamed said the expert panel, would undertake a comprehensive review of the project as well as discussions with stakeholders.
The expert panel comprises four experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)and five external experts in the field.
"The expert panel will undertake the review from May 29-June 3," he told reporters after the MITI and its agencies monthly gathering here Thursday.
The scope of the expert panel's review embraces transport, radiation protection (occupational, public and environmental), safety assessment, waste management as well as decommissioning and environmental remediation.
Mustapa hoped that certain parties would not politicise the issue of the plant's construction until the findings are made known.
He also invited the public who had an opinion on the project to send their views via e-mail or write in to the ministry.
Construction of the RM700 million (US$230.301 million) plant by Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Lynas Corporation Australia, at the Gebeng Industrial site created a controversy following claims that it produced radiation which could harm public health.
