Yesterday, the Orang Asli development department (Jakoa) said the families would be moved to the quarters early next month after electricity and water supply issues at the premises were resolved.

It also said a preliminary investigation by the public works department (JKR) last month found that slope repair work at the affected area would take two years and cost over RM3 million.

The department’s decision came after FMT highlighted the plight of the 88 people who had been staying at a community hall after a landslide in their village on Oct 12 forced them to leave their homes.

Sungai Ruil Orang Asli village chief Long Siang said they hoped to move into the quarters soon.

“It will be more comfortable there,” he told FMT, adding that living at the community hall was uncomfortable.

Meanwhile, Senator Ajis Sitin voiced disappointment that no remedial work had been carried out on the hillslope affected by the landslide.

“I went there on Saturday. No remedial work has been carried out even though two months have passed.”

He said remedial work could be expedited with the provision of emergency allocations.