Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin (photo, above) said she respects the criticism against the government over Putrajaya's decision to extend Lynas' operating licence for its rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, Kuantan for six months.

"We respect the freedom of speech of those who have aired their views about the government's decisions," she told journalists in Kampung Rinching Hilir, Hulu Langat this evening...