PM: Decontaminate raw materials first

PUTRAJAYA: Lynas Malaysia or any other rare earth mining company can operate in Malaysia if it can first decontaminate its raw materials before bringing them into the country, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad after several ministers traded barbs this week over the plant’s operation.

Malaysia, said the Prime Minister, had opened up the rare earth mining business to other companies but they would only be allowed to operate if they comply with the government’s conditions.