IMMEDIATE RELEASE : YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir has been admitted to the National Heart Institute last night.


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Make the release of Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim from prison a top priority for US…

Anwar Ibrahim, the Leader of the Opposition in Malaysia, a champion of democracy, a believer in Islamic justice, and a longtime friend of the United States, was convicted and jailed on trumped-up charges on February 10, 2015.


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Himpunan Hijau to meet with the Embassy of Japan on Lynas

Himpunan Hijau and a few other prominent international NGOs will be meeting the Embassy of Japan at 10:30am, 27th November 2014 (Thursday) at 11, Persiaran Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, which is a day ahead of Lynas Corporation’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Sydney. The main purpose of the meeting is to convince the Japanese government to cut all business ties with Lynas in order to prevent a repeat of the Japanese mistake in the Bukit Merah toxic radioactive pollution tragedy.

The audacity of Lynas Corporation in ignoring the ground-swell objection of the Malaysian public is made possible by the financial support of two private Japanese corporations – the Sojitz Corporation and the Mitsubishi UFC Corporation – and a government-linked entity, the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).

For two years, Lynas has been allowed to operate with a controversial Temporary Operating License (TOL) even though they have clearly violated international rules, standards and procedures. And to the dismay of the people, upon the expiry of the TOL, the Malaysian government blatantly allow Lynas to continue to operate eventhough they have yet to comply with international standards.

The Japanese government must atone for their past mistakes by withdrawing their support to an irresponsible corporation like Lynas which will otherwise become the continuation of their policy of harm on millions of Malaysians.

Salam Hijau!

Issued by,
The steering Committee of Himpunan Hijau

Photo by : Keow Wee Loong

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Australian environmental justice activist refused entry to Malaysia

Australian resident Natalie Lowrey was refused entry into Malaysia after returning as an observer on the criminalisation of environmental defenders against Australian rare earth miner, Lynas Corporation.

On arrival at in Malaysia, Lowrey was detained by customs who said she had been blacklisted by Bukit Aman (the police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur) and that she would be deported back to the country she flew in from. She is being sent to Bali and will fly into Sydney on Tuesday 2 September at 6.50am. Lowrey was informed of a strict denial of entry to Malaysia, reasons not given.

Australian rare earths company, Lynas Corporation Ltd, whose processing plant is in Kuantan, Malaysia is the focus of Malaysia’s largest environmental movement. Lynas has been under pressure for the past three years for having no social licence to operate. Their 2 year Temporary Operating Licence (TOL) is due to expire on 2nd September.

Local people are concerned about the contamination of coastal environments and adverse health impacts that could arise from mismanagement of radioactive waste streams, as seen with the rare earth refinery operated by Mitsubishi Chemicals at Bukit Merah in the 80s and 90s.

Lowrey said “The neoliberal model of ‘development’ I s destroying the environment and pitting communities and eco-defenders against powerful corporations and colluding police and governments all around the world.”

Lowrey and 15 Malaysians were arrested at a peaceful protest in June demanding Lynas to close down its operation of the Lynas Advanced Material Plant (LAMP) in Kuantan. Lowrey was detained for 6 days then released without charge and no mention of being unable to return to the country. The Malaysian arrestees are being tried under the Penal Code.

“Their charges against the 15 peaceful Malaysian citizens arrested with me on June 22nd must be dropped including the Gag order that was part of their bail conditions. I was released with no charge so why are they facing a trial, which if convicted, may include jail time?”

Concerned citizens across Malaysia are appealing to the international community to apply pressure on the Malaysian Government and Lynas corporation about the lack of transparency of waste management at the LAMP and for its intimidation tactics against environmental defenders, including members of the grass roots movement Himpunan Hijau.
“The Malaysian government must allow the full enjoyment of environmental and human rights, including the right to defend rights and ensure that corporations operating within it’s country respect the rights of nature, people, and rights defenders.”continued Lowrey.

Local Kuantan resident Seet Ping and secretary of the grassroots movement Himpunan Hijau (Green Assembly) said, “The LAMP was quietly built in our backyards without us knowing about it, and day by day the toxic radioactive wastes are piling up in open storage ponds in the plant which is situated in a low lying swampy area exposed to yearly extreme monsoon weathers.”

“Thousands of Malaysians have mobilised against Lynas over the past three years. We have collected 1.2 million physical signatures within 36 days in a petition calling for the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant to be shut down. We want Lynas to pack up, clean up and get out of Malaysia.”

Download the recent Stop Lynas Inc. paper criticising the Lynas lack of social licence in Malaysia

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Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

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Press Release: GREEN SURF TAKES ‘ACTION COMMITTEE’ TO TASK « Wong Tack

Say No to Coal Fire Power Plant in Sabah

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Press Release: Unique Ecosystem at Risk « Wong Tack

Say No to Coal Fire Power Plant in Sabah

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