GUA MUSANG: A total of 1,200 Orang Asli from Pos Pulat, Pos Tohoi and Kampung Kuala Wias will be relocated starting in mid-2026 for the Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam.
TNB power generation managing director Muhamad Nazri Pazil said the Orang Asli, involving 245 household heads, will be relocated in stages.
"TNB will relocate the Orang Asli before we submerge their settlement areas covering 291.3ha in Pos Pulat and Kampung Kuala Wias, and 541.7ha in Pos Tohoi, he told reporters after visiting the Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project site here on Wednesday (Aug 21).
On the progress of the dam's construction, Muhamad Nazri said it had reached 40.5% and going according to schedule.
He said construction started in March 2022 and is expected to be fully completed in November 2027,and will create 2,000 employment opportunities.
ALSO READ: Nenggiri hydropower project: Orang Asli in Pos Pulat hope new settlement will be ready on time
The project will boost tourism and socio-economic sectors in Gua Musang, he said.
The RM5bil project, located in the northeastern part of Kelantan, will bring many benefits to the state, including reducing the effects of floods and droughts.
This will be achieved through the creation of the main reservoir lake with 53.84 sq km and a water flow control pool of 0.97 sq km.
Upon completion, the dam will hold rainwater during the monsoon season and help mitigate heavy run-off that causes floods in lowlands.
The hydroelectric dam project will deliver 300MW to the National Grid when completed.
It is expected to increase TNB's generation capacity and upon completion, will strengthen the state utility firm's efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for the people and the country. – Bernama
