Daily struggles: Kampung Ladoi’s muddy road hampers daily travel, emergency response

GUA MUSANG, Aug 23 — The 225 Orang Asli residents of Kampung Ladoi are facing challenges due to heavy rains that transform the main access road into a muddy stretch, hindering children's journey to school and impeding emergency aid delivery. Anor Aznan, a 46-year-old Temiar tribe member, expressed concerns about the safety of children traveling to and from school on the deteriorated road.

She highlighted the difficulties in accessing essential supplies, medical treatment, and other services outside the village. The Orang Asli Development Department's welfare and health worker, Anuar Along, emphasized the critical dependence of Kampung Ladoi residents on the road due to its remote location. He also pointed out the complications faced in emergency response, as navigating the narrow route during monsoon season becomes increasingly challenging.

Datuk Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, a Galas assemblyman, pledged to submit an application for the road's upgrade, considering its importance to residents' daily activities and their children's education.