Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Yusof has chided Anwar Ibrahim for the latter’s recent comments on Lynas.<br /><br />According to Free Malaysia Today, this was in response to the PKR president’s suggestion that Putrajaya reconsiders its decision to extend the firm’s operating license by six months.<br /><br />“He (Anwar) must give confidence to investors that the government will not flip-flop on policies regardless of who is the prime minister.<br /><br />“His action of asking Tun (PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad) to review the cabinet’s decision on Lynas will have a negative impact on the economy,” the minister was quoted as saying.<br /><br />Redzuan was also reported as calling Anwar not to evaluate the Lynas issue based on “emotions”.<br /><br />“The Cabinet’s decision on Lynas was an informed one, based on local and international expert opinions, including the United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Agency.<br /><br />“Their opinions are grounded in scientific facts, not baseless claims,” he said.<br /><br />The decision was made by consensus among ministers from all four Pakatan Harapan component parties, Redzuan added.
