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 as they will be affected by the construction of the Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam.

TNB Power Generation managing director Muhamad Nazri Pazil said the Orang Asli, involving 245 household heads (KIR) will be relocated in stages after the completion of the hydroelectric dam.

"TNB will relocate the Orang Asli before we submerge their settlement areas, covering ​​720 acres in Pos Pulat and Kampung Kuala Wias, and 1,337 acres in Pos Tohoi," he said after visiting the hydroelectric dam project site here.

On the progress of work on the hydroelectric dam, Muhamad Nazri said it has reached 40.5% and is proceeding according to schedule.

He said that construction started in March 2022 and is expected to be fully completed in November 2027 and added that upon completion of the project, it would provide 2,000 jobs as well as boost the tourism and socio-economic sectors in Gua Musang.

The RM5bil project in the northeastern part of Kelantan will bring benefits to the state, including in terms of reducing the effects of floods and droughts.

This will be achieved through the existence of the main reservoir lake with 53.84 square kilometres and a water flow control pool that is 0.97 square kilometres.

Upon completion, the hydroelectric dam will hold rainwater during the monsoon season and help mitigate heavy runoff that causes floods in the lowlands.

The hydroelectric dam project will deliver 300 megawatts (MW) to the National Grid when completed.

It is expected to increase TNB’s renewable energy generation capacity, and upon completion, it will strengthen the state utility’s firm efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for the people and the country. - Bernama

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