Pos Gob Orang Asli Urge Authorities To Address Road Damage Before Monsoon Season

GUA MUSANG, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Almost 1,000 people of the Temiar Orang Asli community in Pos Gob are hoping that prompt action will be taken by the authorities before the monsoon season begins to address the issues with the main road, which often becomes damaged when it rains.

Resident Jati Roslan, 32, said that the community has to use this route as it is their only access for daily activities, forcing them to navigate muddy roads where their motorcycle tyres often get stuck.

"Our motorcycles often break down after traversing this road because there are several spots with very thick mud that can reach up to the chain of the motorbike," she said when met by reporters today.

"When it rains, the road from Kampung Tembaga to Kampung Gob experiences severe damage."

Jarinah Along, 28, a resident from Kampung Kacheng, said that during the rainy season, they are always prepared with supplies, bringing along a canvas tent, cloth for mats, snacks, and a lamp in case they get stuck or stranded on the way home after their daily activities.

Meanwhile, Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said that following his survey of several locations along the route to Pos Gob, he found that immediate action is necessary since this is a crucial road for children going to school and for transporting patients in emergency situations.

"Discussions will be held with the Ministry of Rural Development (KKDW) and Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA), and we hope agencies have plans to repair the three identified areas that have suffered severe damage," he added.

-- BERNAMA