Jangkaan impak pembinaan empangan hidroelektrik terhadap komuniti Orang Asli
Electricity demand in Malaysia continues to increase due to population growth, expansion of industrial and commercial development. The existing electricity supply cannot fulfill future demands. Therefore, an alternate power supply should be identified. Beside coal, gas and nuclear power, hydroel...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23705/1/Akademika_94_1_4.pdf http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23705/ https://ejournal.ukm.my/akademika/issue/view/1701 |
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| Summary: | Electricity demand in Malaysia continues to increase due to population growth, expansion of industrial and commercial
development. The existing electricity supply cannot fulfill future demands. Therefore, an alternate power supply should
be identified. Beside coal, gas and nuclear power, hydroelectric is another ideal means to fulfill the country’s electricity
demand effectively because it is renewable, cheap and environment-friendly. Tekai river in Jerantut, Pahang, is an
appropriate area for the construction of a hydroelectric dam. Briefing and dialogue series between energy’s company
and the indigenous community of (Orang Asli) at Tekai river, and a field trip to Lake Kenyir Hydroelectric Dam have
been held. This study aims to explore the Orang Asli community expectation with regard to the potential impacts of
hydroelectric dam construction on their livelihood. This research is based on community livelihood model that examines
the interconnection of the Orang Asli community with the surrounding natural environment. A qualitative approach is
used by performing in-depth interviews with 20 informants. The data analysis is based on a verbatim transcription
of the interviews and performed in accordance with emerging themes. Results indicate the community realized that
the natural forests and river used for food sources and income have been exploited. They believe this dam will not
entirely benefited them in the future; instead, it will be an inconvenience because they cannot arbitrarily enter the dam
area. In addition, they cannot adapt for survival due to the lack of forest areas that provide resources. Hence, a few
suggestions to improve Orang Asli livelihood by improving education, attitude, minds and skills, strengthening economic
empowerment, upgrade infrastructure and basic facilities and implementing youth capacity building programs. |
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