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Lynasoptimistic on licence renewal

15 Mar 2019 / 11:20 H.

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KUANTAN: Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd is optimistic that their operating licence willbe extended before the due date this Sept.
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its chief executive officer Amanda Lacaze saidthis was because Lynas had fulfilled all regulatory requirements and had playedby the rule since the rare earth plant first started its operations in Gebenghere.
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She added findings by the special reviewcommittee appointed by the government were also on the positive side, givingmore reasons for the plant to obtain the licence renewal.
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“I also believe that if you are doing the rightthing and always focus on doing good, ultimately things will be okay. We inLynas are running a business that is safe for the people and environment.
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“We contribute to the employment of the peopleand 97% of our staff are Malaysians,“ she told Bernama when met at LynasInternational Women’s Day Celebration here, yesterday.
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Lacaze added that though they had experiencedrough times during their tenure here, especially last year, Lynas had receivedfull support from its customers and employees.
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She said Lynas would continue to educate thepublic based on facts and scientific evidence and welcomed those keen to visittheir plant to enable them to get a better picture of its operation.
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“... interestingly people who have been againstLynas have yet to visit us,“ she added.

On women empowerment, Lacaze said to date over100 women are working in various departments in Lynas compared to 35 five yearsago, and she hoped to see an increase in the future.
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“We want to be the employer of choice forMalaysian women especially those in Kuantan, We offer good working conditionsand great benefits including paid maternity leave.
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“Women working in Lynas can be rest assured thatthey will be able to unlock their true potential,“ she added. — Bernama