Penang urged to clarify REE policy amid concerns over defence-linked use and InvestPenang governance

Penang urged to clarify REE policy amid concerns over defence-linked use and InvestPenang governance

GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — The Penang government has been urged to take a clear stance to ensure that rare earth elements (REE) from the state are not used for weapons-related purposes.Ong Ah Teong (PH-Batu Lanchang) said it is inappropriate for Malaysia’s natural resources to be channelled into warfare when the country has long upheld the principles of peace.“We are deeply concerned that if REE from Penang is misused, it could potentially trigger un…