While one of the themes stated in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) mid-term review is on “advancing green growth” to move towards a low-carbon nation, the government also said it will develop a policy to unlock the value of rare earth elements (REE).
The policy - which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said is intended to prevent the exploitation of REE and resource loss and will guarantee “maximum returns for the country” - has since been viewed as hypocritical considering the environmental impacts of mining activities.
However, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who is spearheading the 12MP, has dismissed such claims.
Full story:
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/679320
The policy - which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said is intended to prevent the exploitation of REE and resource loss and will guarantee “maximum returns for the country” - has since been viewed as hypocritical considering the environmental impacts of mining activities.
However, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who is spearheading the 12MP, has dismissed such claims.
Full story:
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/679320
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