Malaysians fear impact of 'rare earths' refinery

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Residents of a coastal town in Malaysia are concerned about a new refinery being built in the area.

An Australian company is planning to process 'rare earths' in the plant - minerals used in electronic devices.

Al Jazeera's Kathy Hearn travelled to Kuantan, and spoke to people who say they have already suffered enough from a previous operation in the area.