GUA MUSANG: A total of 14 Orang Asli families comprising 54 residents of Kampung Brooke Lama, Pos Brooke, were relocated to a temporary relief centre at the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) hall, Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Brooke, Tanah Tinggi Lojing, following the risk of mud flood on Friday (Nov 28).
Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the relocation began at 10pm to allow sewer-cleaning operations on Saturday (Nov 29), following reports of stagnant water in the area.
He said the move was to prevent landslides and ensure the safety of residents during the cleaning operation.
"Residents will need to remain at the relief centre depending on the water level and weather conditions. If the rain continues and the water level rises, their stay at the centre may be extended," he told reporters at Kampung Brooke Lama on Saturday.
Sik said the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia and the Public Works Department Slope Unit would also conduct a technical assessment of the soil structure in the affected areas.
In a separate incident, more than 3,000 Orang Asli in the interior of the Kuala Betis Resettlement Scheme were affected by landslides in Kampung Seladak on Friday.
Block A village head Rodzi Asod said the incident affected residents of Kampung Seladak, Kampung Jias, Kampung Langsat, and Kampung Depak, as well as three interior posts - Pos Tohoi, Pos Simpor and Pos Gob.
"The incident was noticed by residents while passing through the area to buy necessities," he said.
Meanwhile, Kelantan and Terengganu Jakoa director Mohd Faedyzal Mohamed advised residents to exercise caution when passing areas near the landslides, especially at night or during heavy rain.
He said cleaning and repair works on the landslide impact in Kampung Seladak have been carried out by contractors appointed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Nenggiri Hydroelectric project this morning. – Bernama
