The MCA has called on the government to freeze work on the proposed Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (Lamp) in Kuantan, Pahang, until it is proven to be environmentally safe.
Even if it is proven to be environmentally safe, what are the chances of a catastrophe striking the Lynas plant? What are the consequences of the catastrophe? The world is eyeing the Fukushima disaster. Despite the readiness of Japan to face disasters and recover from them, the nuclear emergency has shaken the whole world. Are we not going to learn from this sad episode? As the ex-Minister of Health, Chua should know the famous adage 'Prevention is better than cure' - the best way to prevent a disaster is the absence the Lynas plant. Geddit?
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