Land Acquisition of Indigenous Community Based on Sustainable Strategies for the Construction of the Hydro-Electric Dam Nenggiri Gua Musang Kelantan

Along with the current economic development, the demand for electricity supply and clean water causes the construction of hydroelectric dams in this country to be more vigorous. The issue of taking land belonging to Orang Asli for the construction of dams occurs due to its strategic location in the forest. The acquisition of owned land used as a development area is detected to affect and affect the lives of the Orang Asli community. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the the status of land ownership and the impact of dam construction on the Orang Asli community. In addition, to explain the strategies and measures taken by the authorities to guarantee the well-being and sustainability of the lives of the affected Orang Asli. This study uses an ethnographic approach that is through qualitative methods. The data collection process involves interview techniques, observation and document analysis. A total of ten key informants were involved in this study. The results of the study found several impacts of dam construction on the Temiar Indigenous people, which are from the aspect of heritage land, culture, and identity as well as the socioeconomics of the community. The strategies and measures taken by the authorities are seen to emphasize the well-being and sustainability aspects of the lives of the Orang Asli which are affected through physical development planning, economic development, and also human development.