Orang asli villagers say it has disrupted their livelihood and way of life


Zambry (right) said a report on the project has been completed and will be examined.

A GROUP of orang asli from Kampung Ulu Geruntum in Gopeng are up in arms over the building of a mini hydro dam near their village.

Represented by the Organisation for the Preservation of Natural Heritage Malaysia (Peka) Perak, the villagers said they were unhappy with the project and are objecting as it is disrupting their livelihood and way of life.

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