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“There’s just not enough data, information. We want to know what are the actual detailed levels of thorium as well.

“They did not disclose details of the level of thorium, that is another contention,” said Mat Azhar.

“The main purpose of us being here today is to urge the minister to reconsider giving the temporary licence to Lynas Corp.

“I do not want to sound pessimistic but (throughout) the hearing, it sounded like he (Ongkili) was not agreeable (to our arguments),” Ismail told reporters.

In a statement issued later by the ministry, Ongkili was quoted as saying he will study the documents and testimonies presented today and will consult related experts and authorities before making a decision on the appeal.

Lynas Corp’s Malaysian subsidiary said the plant would be ready to fire up operations in three weeks’ time.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/past-reports-prove-lynas-waste-hazardous-appeal-hearing-told/