A group of Penang civil organisations has come together in a show of solidarity for Sungai Ara residents whose Federal Court appeal against the Sunway City project will be heard next week on May 25 and 26.

The residents are claiming that the project involves housing development on 'sensitive' hill land, which is more than 76m above sea level and has a gradient exceeding a 25-degree angle.

"This hearing is of significant public interest, as it...