Six Orang Asli settlements in Kelantan are high-risk disaster areas due to monsoon rains, with JAKOA providing aid and urging community vigilance.
GUA MUSANG: Six Orang Asli settlements in Kelantan have been identified as high-risk areas for potential disasters due to continuous rainfall from the ongoing Northeast Monsoon.
Kelantan and Terengganu Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) director Mohd Faedzyal Mohamed named the locations as Pos Lebir, Pos Bihai, Pos Balar, Pos Belatim, Pos Simpor and Pos Gob.
He said above-average rainfall has compromised soil stability, increasing the risk of natural disasters in these areas.
“Prolonged rainfall often leads to landslides, road closures from overflowing rivers, and damage to road infrastructure,” he said.
Mohd Faedzyal said this situation directly impacts the daily activities and movement of Orang Asli residents.
His department remains in constant contact and cooperation with relevant agencies to ensure community welfare is safeguarded.
JAKOA has distributed food aid and basic necessities to affected residents to help ease their burden.
Mohd Faedzyal reminded the Orang Asli community to remain vigilant and to travel in groups when conducting activities in forested areas.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a continuous rain warning at the danger level for several Kelantan districts.
