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Orang Asli in Pos Gob want two iron bridges finished before monsoon
More than 1,000 Temiar Orang Asli residents of Pos Gob in Gua Musang say construction of two iron bridges on their main access road is behind schedule. The project began early this year and is due for completion next January, but residents fear the road will be muddy and damaged when the monsoon arrives. Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said the complaint is being taken seriously and he met residents with the contractor.
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Young Terengganu entrepreneur earns RM6 million a year from nisang products
In Kampung Batu Putih, Marang, entrepreneur Nur Nadirah Syuhadah Rahmat generates RM6 million in annual sales from nisan kerek-based products and now employs 51 workers. In Kampung Raja, Besut, batik maker Afizah Shaidi introduces wax-coated cardboard blocks to replace copper blocks, while a keropok lekor maker in Losong keeps his recipe and prices unchanged.
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Dakoh in Pos Balar touted as extreme motorsports ecotourism destination
The Dakoh area in Pos Balar, Gua Musang, Kelantan, has been identified as a potential ecotourism destination combining extreme motorsports, 4x4 off-roading and Orang Asli culture. Agencies including MOTAC, JKKN and JPNIN are called to collaborate on infrastructure and ensure the Orang Asli community benefits economically. Visitors are advised to seek approval from authorities as the route passes through a Permanent Forest Reserve.
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German tourist dies after fall while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands
A 58-year-old German tourist died after falling while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands today. The victim fell into a ravine near the summit and his body was carried down a dangerous slope in an operation that took nearly three hours amid heavy rain.
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Body of man missing in Sungai Perak found 4km from scene
A 38-year-old man who went missing while trying to save his drifting boat in Sungai Perak has been found dead. Ahmad Zaki Elias's body was found floating about four kilometres from the scene by the Perak Fire and Rescue Department's water rescue team.