Towards a More Sustainable and Inclusive Compensation Plan for Orang Asli: Telom HEP, Pahang, Malaysia

Jamalunlaili Abdullah; Razmi Chik; Ahmad Shazrin Mohamed Azmi; Noraziah Abu Bakar

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.195

Authors

Jamalunlaili Abdullah Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Razmi Chik MASMED, UiTM, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia,3 Faculty of Law, UiTM, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Ahmad Shazrin Mohamed Azmi Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Noraziah Abu Bakar MASMED, UiTM, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia,3 Faculty of Law, UiTM, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.195

Keywords:

Orang Asli, Compensation Plan, Resettlement Plan, Telom Hydroelectric Project

Abstract

A hydroelectric project proposed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad in Telom, Pahang, Malaysia will inundate six Orang Asli villagers whose residents have relocated to a new resettlement. However, TNB still needs their agreements and provide fair and agreeable compensation. This paper analyzes the process associated with the exercise. It is a descriptive analysis of activities conducted in preparing the plans as well as principles and values considered in calculating the proposed compensation and resettlement. It is hoped that the more sensitive and inclusive approach can be emulated in future projects affecting Orang Asli and others affected by developments.

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