TOL as in temporary operating licence for Lynas. You know, the Australian company that really admires Malaysia so much that they're willing to come all the way here; bringing along their glow-in-the-dark playthings.
Earlier in the day I read about a chemical firm bailing out on Lynas [1]. The issues follow and earlier report from the New York Times last year [2]. Later on just before time to turn in, news of the issuance of the TOL broke [3]. Damn!
Why Malaysia?
According to them,
- Gebeng is a well established and well designated industrial park with access to good port facilities, high grade chemicals, a well educated and skilled workforce.
- Gebeng also has reliable power and utility supplies and very good infrastructure.
- Finally Malaysia was chosen because the investment climate here in Malaysia is favorable and competitive.
Well, I'm flattered. Malaysians are (at least those in support of the plant). There are plenty of skilled workers here with a pool off 700 000 to tap from around Gebeng. Who cares if they glow later or mysteriously die off? As for reliable power, we're known to be very efficient wherein problems (big or huge) are solved with a few phone calls and some tugging (at what, I don't know). Lastly, with a 12-year tax exemption, how can the climate not be favourable? Heck, even the environment is ready for some devastation! You feel me?!
Whilst it's true I could never feel exactly like the folks over in Kuantan, but anyone would (I would!) be angered by the illogicality of all these upshots! I am!
1. Key contractor pulled out of Lynas plant due to safety concerns, says NYT
2. The Fear of a Toxic Rerun
3. Lynas gets temporary licence to start Kuantan plant
Argh!!!
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