Thus, he said all PH MPs should respect the government’s decision to continue with the project.

“PH never promised to shut down Lynas in its 14th general election manifesto. Everybody can check that.

“I also call on my colleagues in PH to stop raising the issue and causing anxiety among the people in the area as experts have verified that the plant is safe,” he told reporters after attending the Terengganu entrepreneurs gathering here today.

Some 200 entrepreneurs across the state attended the programme which was organised by the Terengganu chapter of the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia.

On another matter, Redzuan said it was time for the aerospace regulations in the country to be reviewed to encourage the development of the industry.

“Malaysia needs to provide a conducive environment for the industry to grow and this includes relaxing the regulations, particularly on flight testing,” he said.

Redzuan said, compared to other countries such as Australia, Malaysia was far behind in the aerospace industry.

Commenting on news reports about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the near future, the Alor Gajah MP said he would not have any problem if he was dropped from the Cabinet lineup.

“I’m doing my job as entrusted to me, serving the people since July 2 last year. It is up to the prime minister (Dr Mahathir Mohamad) to decide on my post in the Cabinet,” he added.