Activists objecting to a planned rare earth mining activity in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, today launched an online petition to gather public support in pressuring authorities to put a stop.

In a press conference this morning, the group comprising representatives of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), NGO Misi Solidariti, and Pos Lanai Orang Asli Action Committee urged as many people as possible to sign the petition, which they will present to the Pahang government.

According to PSM secretary-general A Sivarajan, the proposed...