Terms of Reference

Proposal

Proposed Raba Tiput Nature Resort

in Ulu Layar, Betong Division.

Date: 21st May 2021

Project Proponent:
Exotic Asia
This Terms of Reference is intended for
the conduct of an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) for the
Proposed Raba Tiput Nature Resort
in Ulu Layar, Betong Division.
 Outlines
• Project Description & Location
• Project Components
• Legislative Requirement
• Project Activities
• Existing Environment
• Scope of Works
• Study Schedule and Deliverables
 Project Description
• Located at the outskirt of Betong in Ulu Layar.
• Approximately 38.6 km northeast from Betong Town
centre; 44 km north of Betong Hospital.
• Project area: 61.78 acre (25 hectare)
• Located within the compound of Rumah Kedit in Raba
Tiput, Ulu Layar, Betong.
• Accessible via existing Jln. Ulu Layar.
Distance of Project Site to Betong Town
 Project Components
1. Improving the electricity and communication
facilities
2. Construction of :-
a) 50 exquisitely designed chalets with 2
conference rooms and 1 cafeteria.
b) Access road to the resort.
c) Water supply tanks.
 Project Components
1. The package for this ecotourism project will include:-
a) River rafting along 2km stretch of Sg. Raba Tiput.
b) Sport fishing (include harvesting festival of
Tagang)
c) 2 km jungle trail (for observing wildlife at day and
night)
d) Experiencing daily life if the local people.
 Legislative Requirement
The proposed Project is a prescribed activity under Item 7 of the Natural
Resources and Environment (Prescribed Activities) (Amendment) Order,
1994 which states:
7. Any Other Activities Which May Damage or Have an Adverse
Impact on Quality of Environment or Natural Resources of the
State:
i. Construction of:-
a) 50 exquisitely designed chalets with 2 conference rooms and 1
cafeteria.
 Existing Environment
Physical Environment
• Project site is located on a hilly terrain and in the vicinity
of Raba Tiput.
• The only settlement located within the boundary of
Project site is Rh. Kedit.
• Site elevation ranges from 110 m to 220 m AMSL.
• Most runoff from the proposed Project site will flow into
Sg. Raba Tiput.
 Existing Environment
• The site can be accessed via tar-sealed road of
Jalan Ulu Layar, 38.6 km from Betong town.
• Total of two streams were observed near the
Project site:
1) Sg. Raba Tiput – Transverse across the
southwest side
2) Sg. Ubi – Located just of the Project
boundary on the southwest side
 Existing Environment
Biological Environment
• Secondary forests are extensively found in the
surrounding area including near the proposed
Project site.
• There are a few patches pepper farm own by the
locals in Rh. Kedit.
• No flora and fauna of conservative value is
anticipated at the Project site.
 Existing Environment
Land Use and Human Environment
• Rh. Kedit is the only community located
within the vicinity of Raba Tiput/ Proposed
Project site.
• Agricultural activities:- Fish Farm, Pepper
Farm
Rumah Kedit, Raba Tiput.
Pepper farm of Rh. Kedit.
Fish Pond at Rh. Kedit area.
Secondary forest on the east side
observed within the Project site.
Jalan Ulu Layar, Betong
 Scope of EIA Study
• Project Description
 Project Location and Size, Concept and Phases, Project
Activities, Project Schedule
• Description of the Existing Environment
 Physical, Biological, Human Environment and Land Use
 Proposed Baseline Sampling
• Key Environmental Impacts
• Potential Impact, Mitigation and Abatement Measures
• Residual Impacts
• Environmental Management Plan
Environmental Baseline Sampling
Water Quality
Two (2) water samples will be collected for analysis to determine its baseline
quality and compared against National Water Quality Standards for Malaysia
(NWQSM)

• Temperature • Salinity
• pH • Phosphate
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• Faecal Coliform Count (FCC)
• Conductivity
Sampling Point Description

W1 Downstream of Sg. Ubi

W2 Downstream of Sg. Raba Tiput

Proposed Water Sampling
location of W2,
Sg. Raba Tiput.
Proposed Water Sampling location of W1,
Sg. Ubi.
 Key Environmental Impacts
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
• Water Quality
• Infrastructure and Utilities
• Waste Generation and Management
• Socioeconomics
• Traffic Assessment, Management and Safety
• Occupational Safety and Health Management
• Project Abandonment
 Study Schedule & Deliverables
• Twenty-two (22) hard copies and one (1) CD copy of the Final EIA
report will be submitted to NREB.
Thank You