RIVER POLLUTION

Water pollution appeared again due to the recent logging activity in Hutan Simpan Korbu. The Sungai Korbu is greatly polluted. Sungai Korbu is the water source for Sungai Siput and the "orang asli" staying along the river.

The affected "orang asli" villages are - Kg. Langkor, Kg. Awal and Kg. Kenang located in Jalong Tinggi.

I have advised the "orang asli" to lodge a police report and I will follow-up a report to the Jabatan Alam Sekitar.

A logging lorry is transporting logs crossing Sungai Korbu.

GOTONG ROYONG MUHIBBAH - Taman Muhibbah Jaya

KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah Sungai Siput successfully organised the Gotong-Royong Muhibbah in Taman Muhibbah Jaya on 25 January 2020. Others government agencies involved are Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Kangsar, Jabatan Kerja Raya and BOMBA Sg. Siput. BOMBA Sg. Siput has demonstrated home fire safety, especially for the house-wife. 

Credits go to En. Mustapha, KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah Sg. Siput committee member for his effort and initiative to organise this event. The supports from all residences are very encouraging.

CONGRATULATIONS!

JALONG TINGGI DIALOGUE

2 sessions of Jalong Tinggi Dialogue have been arranged on 3 February 2015 in KOA Kenang and KOA Landap.

The first session in KOA Kenang attended by Sdr. M. Neruji representing Sdr. C. Sivarraajh, the Special Officer to Perak MB. Sdr. M. Neruji is a local boy, currently working as Asia Pacific Director - HR Technology & Shared Services in PPG Industries. His father the late Muniandy was the former Sungai Siput Division MIC Chief. The attendees are Batin Saidin (Kenang), Batin Hashim (Langkor), Batin Ali (Landap), Batin Nasiri (Pisang), Khamis and Juni Botee (the Chairman and Secretary of Persatuan Anak Jati Temiar Jalong Tinggi respectively). 

dialogue with Sdr. C. Sivarraajh (represented by M. Neruji)

The second session in KOA Landap attended by Sdri. Dato' Tan Lian Hoe, PEWANI Chairman and ex-Deputy Minister. This session attended by Batin Ali (Landap/Asap), Henderi (Awal), En. Nordin (ex-policeman), En. Raman (ex-Senoi Praaq), En. Sudin (ex-Municipal Councillor) and En. Mat Seri (Chairman, POASM).

dialogue with Dato' Tan

Both dialogues are fruitful. The respective VIPs' were taken to the problematic area to see on their own. They exchanges ideas and all problems has been notified to the respective leader. Hopefully, the leaders will bring up the problems to the respective government agencies / departments. 

CONFUSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The government has plan a number of economic development projects to uplift the living standard of the indigenous people in Jalong Tinggi. Most of the projects were with the collaboration and cooperation with various government agencies e.g. Rubber Small holders Development Agency [RISDA], Lembaga Koko Malaysia [LKM] and Lembaga Getah Malaysia [LGM] etc.

Recently, 24,000 rubber seedlings has been allocated to Kampung Hussin by the Ministry of Rural Development via JAKOA. An area of almost 150 acreage is needed to plant 24,000 rubber seedlings. The 'Orang Asal' without reference and approval from the Jabatan Perhutanan try to open up forest land. JAKOA did not inform or apply to Jabatan Perhutanan either.

When Jabatan Perhutanan notice the open burning and clearing works carry out in the forest reserve zone, an immediate stop work order issued. As such there are aggressiveness by the 'Orang Asal' towards Jabatan Perhutanan staff. I was told that weapons e.g. parang and sumpit were brought out by the 'Orang Asal'. On the other hand, the Jabatan Perhutanan staff try to load their shot gun (I wonder is Jabatan Perhutanan staff equip with guns!). A police report has been made by both parties.

From a trusted source of information, the Jabatan Perhutanan try to assist JAKOA and the 'Orang Asal' to ensure that the project success. Jabatan Perhutanan proposed to arrange logging and proper land clearance and preparation for rubber cultivation; however, the Batin Kampung Hussin (Adnan) disagreed and protest the proposal.

I personally agreed to Jabatan Perhutanan. Land should be properly cleared and prepare so that there is no land erosion and other environmental problems. With due respect to the 'Orang Asal', they should get assistance from experience government agencies e.g. RISDA, LGM for that purpose. Planting is easy but maintaining with high production yield need proper monitoring and management. Lacking of planting technique will distract all the effort furthermore is a waste of land, money, effort, unproductive and environmental problems occur.

I try to make an appointment with the batin but not successful. 

There are confusion on these:

• Why seedlings were sent without land availability? 
• Everybody is aware that 'Orang Asal' do not know rubber cultivation, why not training provided?
• Why no proper discussion and planning among the related parties i.e. JAKOA, Jabatan Perhutanan?
• Why no estimation on this project - how much is the seedling cost, land clearance and preparation? 
• Where is the integrity among the civil servants?
• Why no project feasibility study?
• Who are the beneficial of this project? 
• ... and the queries and ???? continuesss .......

MINI HYDRO

My blog dated 18 August 2014 refers.

A dialogue was held on 15 September, 2014 in Kampung Asap attended by YB Dato' Haji Dzulkifly Haron [ADUN Lintang], Dato' Syed Abu Hussin [CEO Gunung Capital Berhad] and En. Nordin Mee [JAKOA Sungai Siput]. All Batins attended together with En. Sudin (PGRM Landap) and En. Mat Seri (POASM Sungai Siput Chairman) accept Batin Adnan (Kg. Husin). This dialogue was held in conjunction with the 2014 Malaysia Day celebration in Kampung Asap.

In the course of the dialogue, Dato' Syed Abu Hussin on behalf of Gunung Capital Berhad verbally agreed on the followings:

1. 2.5% of the annual profit will be distributed to the affected land owner
2. annual contribution for the 'Tabung Pendidikan OA' to be managed by an organization proposed by the OA
3. contribution to improve public amenities 

However, as it is a verbal communication, the POASM Sungai Siput Chairman requested a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by Gunung Capital Berhad and the OA representative.

A letter has been sent with duplicated copies to YB Dato' Haji Sharaani (EXCO in-charge), YB Dato' Haji Dzulkifly Haron, JAKOA - Perak state director and Sg. Siput officer.

SKILLS TRAINING PROJECT WITH RECYCLE PARTS - 1

Lately, the government emphasized that technical and vocational training shall be the first choice in order to achieve high income country, thus people have to change their mentality. 

PESDC has been providing free training for school leavers since 2004 via Workforce Technical Transformation Programme. To-date more than 2000 school leavers have been trained in various technical skills. PESDC concentrate on drop-outs and SPM failures which made it different from other public and private training centres.

As an Administration Manager, all trainers have been asked to develop their creativity to trained youth that are capable for the industries. 

An innovative idea by Mr Kathiravan - Industrial Automation is to build a conveyor system model from recycle parts e.g. tyre tube, motors, shaft, screws, wood etc. Upon completion of a relevant module, the trainees are requested to build the relevant parts / section.

trainer + trainees

 use parts - motors, tyre tube, shaft, gear, wood, belt, etc.

 These help the trainees to:

1. understand the concept and application through building the model system by themselves
2. reuse materials for building the model system enhanced awareness on 3R
3. developed teamwork in the course of building the model
4. safety awareness while building the model
5. communications among team members and trainer-trainee

  the conveyor system

the team  

MINI HYDROPOWER

In view of the Perak state government is planning to build the mini hydro power in Perak, I have search on this. Mini hydro power is different from the huge hydro power. It is very much smaller with limited land use. One mini hydro power has been completed in Bidor. Hydro power is part of the renewable energy.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable energy derived from sustainable replenished natural sources. Originates from natural resources e.g. sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat. Renewable energy usage can contribute to better air quality and reduce reliance on fossil fuels thus curbing global warming. Harnessing energy from sun, wind, water, plants and others will put us on the path to a cleaner environment. It helps to protect environment values e.g. habitat and water quality.

SMALL HYDRO POWER

Small hydro power is production of electricity by harnessing the power of water flow from lake, river and stream. It is based on the simple concept of moving water to turn the turbine that will spin a generator which in turn produce electricity. 

WATER POWER

It is the combination of head and flow. Both must be present to produce electricity, where water is diverted from a stream into a pipeline; directed downhill and through the turbine. The vertical drop creates pressure at the bottom end of the pipeline. The pressurized water emerging from the end of pipe creates the force that drives the turbine. Electrical output will always slightly less than water power input due to turbine and system inefficiencies.

Flow is water quantity and is expressed as volume per time - cubic metre per second, cubic feet per second or litres per minute. Design flow is the maximum flow which hydro system is designed. Its likely be less than the maximum flow of stream especially during rainy season and comparison between potential electrical output and system cost.

HYDRO POWER CONCEPT

MINI HYDRO ELECTRIC

The Perak state government has planned to built 25 mini hydro to generate electricity in Perak. All 25 sites has been identified. These sites will be under the purview of Sustainable Energy Development Agency (SEDA). One of it will be in Jalong Tinggi - project Sungai Korbu 7.0MW.

The 'Orang Asal' was verbally informed. The actual location is unknown. They suspected that the projects will be develop near Kampung Kuak which is the 'Orang Asal' ancestors' land with fruit orchards and their hunting ground.

As such, the 'Orang Asal' have told me their anxiety on who's land will be affected, is there compensation, what's the benefits, the environment effect, etc. as at to-date no dialogue with the 'Orang Asal' on this matter either by JAKOA or the develop.  

A written request by Persatuan Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia [POASM], Cawangan Sungai Siput to YB Dato' Mohamad Shaarani, the EXCO in-charge of Rural Development to arrange a briefing / dialogue on this matter. Hopefully, it will receive a positive respond from YB.

TREATED WATER FOR 'ORANG ASAL' JALONG TINGGI

Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli [JAKOA] has installed new water treatment equipment to process treated water for the 'orang asal' in Jalong Tinggi. One of it is in Kampung Pisang. However, I was told that the water from this equipment contain too much chlorine.

Water supply to all indigenous villages by gravity feed from the nearby river filtered by a filter installed by the Kuala Kangsar District Health Department a few years ago. In 2011, JAKOA has built water tank for the villagers to stock water. 

PRESERVED GUNUNG KANTHAN!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've climb this mountain few times; I've pass through this mountain range every day since early 1980s'; I was told there is a natural formed tunnel in the mountain range ..... but I do not know that there is a beautiful cave in it! There are many flora and fauna found here!

I've an opportunity to visit this mountain range early October 2013 with Malaysia Nature Society, Perak but time doesn't permit, however today I was asked by Dr. Pan (WWF) to join him.The purpose is to see how this mountain range can be preserve. The part of the mountain range to be preserve has been identified whereby there are 3 temples, a natural tunnel and cave in it. 

 

There are about 300 acres of land belongs to State Secretary Incorporated (SSI) which has been leased to a few vegetables farmers. On the course of the visit, an old farmer told us that this area once a killing fields by the Japanese Imperial Army during the 2nd world war later its was a communist hide-out. An isolated area here was once planted with 'ganja' (marijuana)!

The cement factory once belong to Associated Pan Malayan Cement (APMC) in early 1970s' was took over by Blue Circle in late 1980s' and changed to Lafarge Malayan Cement in mid 1990s'.

This remaining mountain range contains the tunnel and cave and portion of the vegetation land shall be preserved as historical heritage and geo-park!