"Hence, I wish to call on the relevant government agencies involved in managing flood disasters, including the Drainage and Irrigation Department and the state Forestry Department to sit together and discuss," he said.
It was reported that Kampung Teluk Rambong was hit by the first debris surge and flood on Sept 30, destroying three bridges and forcing several families to be evacuated to a nearby temporary flood relief centre.
in Teloi Forest Reserve located above Bukit Lata Putih following the worst flood in the village's history.
Kampung Teluk Rambong is located in the foothills of Bukit Lata Putih, and the water surge is believed to have originated from the hill.
The villagers claimed that logging used to be carried out in the Teloi Forest Reserve, which is located in neighbouring Sik district, some 15 years ago.
that there was logging in Bukit Lata Putih.
Its director, Muhamad Abdullah, said the land was privately owned and not part of the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve.