Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang indicated an alternative solution for Lynas Malaysia to retain its cracking and leaching facility in Gebeng, Kuantan.

Instead of having to relocate the operations in its entirety as was originally required, Chang said the Gebeng plant can be retained - if Lynas ships out the waste from it.

“If someone is willing to ship the ‘low-risk radioactive waste’ (as claimed) out...