Rally to protest Lynas licence extension ends peacefully


The protestors gathering in Taman Gelora, Kuantan, Sunday (Aug 18).

KUANTAN: Anti-Lynas protestors slammed the government's U-turn in allowing an operating licence extension for the rare earth company at a rally here that ended peacefully after nearly three hours on Sunday (Aug 18).

Hundreds of protesters showed up at Taman Gelora here from 7am onwards to express their displeasure with the recent announcement that a six-month licence extension would be granted for the rare earth materials producer.

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