KUANTAN: With Lynas Malaysia ordered to end its radioactive waste production in the country from July, more than 200 employees are fearing for their jobs.
They claim they will be affected if the cracking and leaching component at Lynas Advanced Materials Plant was shut down, along with some 350 to 400 contractors as well as numerous suppliers.“All we are asking is for us to be treated the same as any other industries,” said Lynas vice-president of people and culture Mimi Afzan Afza.
“I have worked for Lynas for 13 years and I am still healthy. I am not stupid. If this plant is dangerous, why would I continue working here?” he said. This means Lynas would no longer be allowed to carry out activities that produce radioactive waste after July. “I have never heard of any cases of mutant babies being born or residents getting cancer due to the plant’s operations,” he said.
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