GUA MUSANG, Aug 30 (Bernama) — The Orang Asli community in Pos Balar will soon benefit from a new bridge across Sungai Balar, replacing the one that collapsed in May.
Galas assemblyman Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim said construction of the permanent bridge is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed in less than two weeks.
He stated that the RM350,000 project had been approved by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development.
“The bridge will also ease travel for pupils and teachers of Sekolah Kebangsaan Balar who cross the river daily,” he told reporters in Pos Balar today.
A Bernama check, meanwhile, found that villagers have been relying on a makeshift bridge built through community effort to connect their settlement.
However, the structure has raised safety concerns, especially during the rainy season, as it is not sturdy enough to support daily use.
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