Govt To Expedite All Pending Projects For Orang Asli In Kuala Betis - DPM Ahmad Zahid

GUA MUSANG, July 30 (Bernama) -- All pending development projects for Orang Asli in Kuala Betis will be expedited for the benefit of the community and the general public in Nenggiri, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said this is because the MADANI Government is very committed to implementing Orang Asli development projects in the area.

“This is the basis for us to build a MADANI Society that cares for the poor and the underprivileged.

“The groundbreaking ceremony for the village road that will connect Kuala Betis - Pos Bihai, Pos Belatim and Pos Balar is one of the government’s initiatives to mainstream Orang Asli so that they don’t feel marginalised.

“The project will bring about socioeconomic impact and benefit 7,147 Orang Asli residents in Gua Musang,” he told a press conference after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for the village road project here today.

Ahmad Zahid said those pending development projects for the Orang Asli community were part of the projects lined up under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP).

"The projects weren't announced because we want to win the Nenggiri by-election. The were planned under the 11MP.

"Apart from that, Orang Asli village heads and tok batin (leaders) have come to see me and share with me their problems relating to the development projects for Orang Asli in Kuala Betis," he said.

Ahmad Zahid said the implementation of the projects would be expedited within 48 months as they had been delayed for far too long.

"The government has also approved an allocation of RM11 million for the replacement of the 135-metre Batu 6 Bridge in Nenggiri and 180-metre village road which would provide convenience to the local residents.

-- BERNAMA