Court throws out bid against activist’s appeal in Lynas case


PUTRAJAYA: An activist’s appeal to challenge the planning permission granted to Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd to construct a permanent disposal facility (PDF) in Gebeng, Pahang, will be heard on Sept 18 at the Court of Appeal here.

This followed the court’s unanimous decision in dismissing the application by three respondents – the Kuantan City Council (MBK), Gading Senggara Sdn Bhd and Lynas Malaysia – to strike out activist Tan Bun Teet’s appeal.

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