Looking at Lynas through lens of health


Wong Ang Peng

Lit candles seen at an anti-Lynas rally in Kuantan, Pahang, in 2012. Priority must be given to ensure the towering pile of WLP radioactive residue in Malaysia is shipped to another country. – EPA pic, September 12, 2019.

WHETHER the Lynas go-ahead had to do with samurai bonds or because Japanese corporations have a stake in its operations is a different matter, and anybody’s guess. The gist of the argument in my preceding piece was whether the risks in allowing the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) to continue work are worth it. This article looks at some of the arguments pertaining to health issues.

According to public statements by Lynas Malaysia officials and the government, the plant’s operations are safe and comply with regulations. A list of Lynas frequently asked questions issued by the Prime Minister’s Office last week to allay fears was a bit odd, acting like public relations for the company. The 14-point infographic has now gone offline.


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