Pos balar: 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 announced that the construction of the permanent bridge is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed in less than two weeks.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the RM350,000 project had been approved by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. Mohd Syahbuddin highlighted the importance of the new bridge, stating that it will facilitate easier travel for pupils and teachers of Sekolah Kebangsaan Balar, who cross the river daily.

A check by Bernama revealed that villagers have been relying on a makeshift bridge built through community effort to connect their settlement. However, the structure has raised safety concerns, particularly during the rainy season, as it is not sturdy enough to support daily use.