WHY CAN'T WE HAVE LYNAS, BUT CHINA CAN?

China produces 95% of the rare earth elements, why can't we?

The Lynas factory issue remains unresolved despite the numerous explanation that has been given together with scientific proven evidence, complete with the approval of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which confirmed that the plant is safe.

Parties who opposed the Lynas plant seem to be ignorant of the fact that even the IAEA has approved this plant. I would like to highlight how arrogant is the opposition. Some time ago, the opposition was invited to visit the Lynas plant, but they rejected it without even giving a proper explanation.

Another very interesting point is this, why until now the anti-Lynas group has not brought the Lynas issue to court and ask for an injunction to stop the operation?  

Because they know, once a plant obtains approval from the IAEA, which is the highest international body in terms of atomic and nuclear power regulatory, it is proven that it will have to go through all the rigorous inspection and safety checks before starting operation.  

The Anti-Lynas group seems more comfortable in making noises on the street, making large-scale demonstration and continues to lie to the public that the Lynas plant contains high level of radioactive contamination risk, especially to the Chinese Media.  

The question is what is the underlying motive of their opposition to the Lynas plant? To understand this motive, we must first know who they really are.

Lynas opponents, who masked themselves as environmentalists are actually from the opposition, particularly DAP. This is because, there are some people in the party also took the same stand with DAP and refused to accept the scientific explanation from the parties concerned. In addition to the MCA and DAP, PKR also plays an important role in this issue as they try to gauge the support of the Rakyat and create momentum for the coming General Election.

But, why are the Chinese are so eager to oppose Lynas as compared to other races?

Why is Lim Guan Eng himself proudly stated that the Chinese are united on the Lynas issue? Why?

Is it because they are protecting China?

China is currently the largest producer of rare earth supply (95% - 97%) of the world needs. With the construction of Lynas plant in Malaysia, the dominance of rare earth production by China will split and this is a problem for the Chinese.

It is possible the movement of affiliation between the parties in China with the Chinese in Malaysia to ensure that the interests of China is defended. To ensure this goal is achieved, the Chinese have agreed to stop the Lynas from operating in any way whatsoever.

Logically, if the rare earth processing plant so dangerous, why is China a major producer did not have any problem either in protest or radioactive disaster for this?

Similarly, Australia, France, India, America and Russia also have the same factory in their country, and never experienced any problems caused by the rare earth processing plant. In fact, the objection of the population is not heard off.

I am sure the Barisan Nasional leaders are not so stupid in wanting to lose public support by approving the Lynas plant, especially when the election is just around the corner. However, the leadership should ensure all stake holders are consulted and public explanation is done extensively. This is to prevent the opposition from giving false information to the rakyat in general, and the people of kuantan in particular.