Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Maximus Ongkili will hear the appeal by Tan Boon Teet and five others regarding the Lynas rare earth plant in Gebeng, Kuantan.

In a statement, the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry said the group had appealed through their lawyer Bastian Vendargon for the minister to review the Atomic Energy Licensing Board’s decision to issue a temporary operating licence to Lynas (M) Sdn Bhd.

The appeal was provided for under Section 32 of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act (Act 304), the statement said.

A notice informing the date of the hearing had been sent to the lawyer’s firm today, it added.

- Bernama

 
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