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Experts confirm Lynas operation is safe - Pahang MB

KUANTAN, Aug 19 (Bernama) --  Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail today said many experts from the atomic energy field have confirmed the operation of rare earth processing company Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd as safe.

Gas Malaysia net profit up to RM49 million in Q2

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd's net profit rose to RM49.01 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 from RM48.07 million recorded in the same quarter a year ago.

Matrade set to grow Malaysia's oil and gas footprint in Africa

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is accelerating its effort to grow Malaysia’s oil and gas sector’s footprint in Africa by spearheading an Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to two main oil-producing countries in the region.

Lynas adopts best practices, will not jeopardise people's wellbeing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia as a developing country has and will always adopt best practices when handling investment activities in the country and will not do anything to jeopardise the wellbeing of the people, said Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Mohd Yusof.

PDF: No official application on location from Lynas

KUANTAN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The rare earth processing company Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Lynas) has yet to submit a formal application on the specific location of the Permanent Disposal Facility for its Water Leached Purification (WLP) residue in the state.

Australia world's third largest exporter of fossil fuels: Report

SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Australia is the world's third-largest exporter of fossil fuels behind Russia and Saudia Arabia, Xinhua news agency reported citing a report released on Monday by the Australia Institute Climate & Energy Program.

Government 'very cautious' in approving licence for Lynas

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government is seen as being very cautious and takes into account numerous factors before making a decision to renew the operating licence of the rare earth processing factory, Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, di Gebeng, Kuantan, for six months.

Lynas: Govt to stick to what reported by experts - Dr Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said that the government will stand firm on Lynas’ license renewal issue, saying that it will go according to the views of the experts and scientists who understand about the danger of radioactive waste.

Pride of the nation for 70 years: taking bold steps to making lives better, brighter

By Yong Soo Heong

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Many people don’t really appreciate the critical role of Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) until there’s an unexpected power failure. That’s when the lights go out, the air-conditioning fails to function, the fridge becomes heaty and the Internet doesn’t connect you to the outside world.

Lynas given six months to improve, fulfill conditions - Teresa Kok

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said the operating licence of Lynas Malaysia rare earths plant in Gebeng, Kuantan was extended for six months only with conditions.