Dr Xavier Jayakumar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to develop the rare earth mining industry following the discovery of such minerals in several states including Sarawak.
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar said a survey showed potential deposits were found in Tanah Merah and Jeli in Kelantan; Baling and Kulim in Kedah, Kati, Trong and Grik in Perak; Muar in Johor as well as Simunjan and Sematan in Sarawak.
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