Orang Asli looking at bright side of hydro dam project

Catalyst for growth: An aerial view of the RM5bil Nenggiri hydroelectric project that is expected to be ready in 2026. It comprises a ​​53.84sq km main reservoir lake and a 0.97sq km flow regulation pool. — Bernama

GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli community at Pos Tohoi and Pos Pulat here are hopeful that the Nenggiri hydroelectric project will provide them with many benefits, especially better roads and more job opportunities.

Pos Tohoi Orang Asli village security development committee chairman Ajeh Baharom, 50, said the settlement’s approximately 1,000 residents of the Temiar tribe have been aware of the project and have been anticipating relocation for the past 10 years.