IPOH: Perak is set to build the first non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) laboratory, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic).
The Perak Mentri Besar said the laboratory is a collaboration between three state agencies namely Menteri Besar Incorporated, Perak's State Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC) and State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).
"Since we are the pioneers for the NR-REE mining, it is only sensible for us to set up the laboratory as well.