Fears of cyanide poisoning grips village

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THEY live next to a gold mine. While many would rejoice at such a prospect, the villagers of Bukit Koman in Raub feel that it is more of a curse than a boon.

Why?

Because a mining company has set up shop in the tiny hamlet and proposes to use cyanide for the gold extraction process.

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