Govt approves planning guidelines for mining of rare earth elements


Filepic

PUTRAJAYA: The National Physical Planning Council has approved planning guidelines for rare earth elements (REE) mining activities to ensure they are conducted in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic) said the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) drew up the guidelines to facilitate and support sustainable environmental management in mining activities.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

It's going to be a wet Christmas
Perlis MB hospitalised after experiencing chest pains, in stable condition
Boy, 12, drowns while fishing in irrigation canal
Mechanic gets 3 years' jail, caning for robbing woman of mobile phones and cash
Monsoon surge from Dec 25-29, continuous rain expected on east Peninsula, says MetMalaysia
MMEA petty offer charged with taking RM3,000 bribe
Over 800 million e-invoices issued so far, says LHDN
Another sexual assault report lodged against teacher in Kg Pandan
King begins special visit to UAE
Man charged with murdering grandmother, injuring great-grandmother

Others Also Read