NGO chief slams 'explore rare earth minerals' decision

• UPDATED 9.35PM | Added comments by the Organization for the Preservation of Natural Heritage Malaysia (Peka).

An environmental NGO has taken a swipe at Putrajaya's decision to "explore rare-earth minerals, not mine them" in Perak.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman (above) said the government should never compromise the environment for the sake of development...