The Court of Appeal is set to hear the merits of activist Tan Bun Teet’s appeal targeting the planning permission granted to Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd to build a permanent disposal facility (PDF) in Gebeng, Kuantan.

A three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Lee Swee Seng today denied the striking out applications by the three respondents - the Kuantan City Council (MBK), Gading Senggara Sdn Bhd, and Lynas Malaysia.

When contacted today, the activist’s counsel...