IPOH: Perak and Kedah's Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) will be working together with the Rural Development Ministry to solve the ongoing soil erosion issues at Kampung Chang Lama Sungai Gepain in Bidor.
IPOH: Villagers at Kampung Chang Lama Sungai Gepai in Bidor, about 70km from here, are worried about the soil erosion occurring in their village.
Village Tok Batin (headman) Dahil Yok Copil claimed that despite their request to the authorities to prevent the erosion from worsening since 2017, nothing has been done.
“We have lodged complaints to many, including the district office, Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) and the elected representatives.
“We are disappointed that nothing has been done to fix the damage. The affected villagers are living in fear as they are afraid that the erosion which is located at the back of their houses will become more serious, he said.