The news on 2 March 2026 reported that the operating licence of Lynas Malaysia has been renewed for a further 10 years.

Ironically, the party that was once the loudest in opposing Lynas now appears to be the most silent when this decision is made while they are part of the ruling government.

In the past, they took to the streets, organised rallies, and portrayed Lynas as a major threat to the environment and public safety. Some even labelled it a “nuclear plant”, instilling fear among the public in order to garner political support.

Today, when the licence is extended under their own administration, that voice has suddenly disappeared.

Where are Lim Guan Eng, Nga Kor Ming and Yeo Bee Yin?

Why is there no clear stand from the DAP leadership that was once so aggressive on the Lynas issue?

More notably, environmental activism led by Wong Tack was once used as political capital to bring down Barisan Nasional. Yet when he began questioning DAP’s failure to fulfil its promises, he was sidelined instead.

Nearly a decade after the change of government, the reality remains unchanged — Lynas continues to operate, and its licence has now been extended for another 10 years.

The question is simple:

Is DAP prepared to admit that the fear it once stoked was merely political rhetoric?

And when will it apologise to Barisan Nasional and to the rakyat who were misled on the Lynas issue?

Wong Siew Mun
MCA Pahang Youth Chief

3 March 2026

-MCA Comm-