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4. THE WEIR

• Most of the natural features of Tasik Chini have

disappeared since the concrete weir was constructed

across Sungai Chini. The weir has totally modified natural

water levels. These altered conditions have resulted in

very serious impact and damages to the quality of the

ecosystem; indeed, the ecosystem of Tasik Chini has

been drastically changed. Therefore, the lake is no longer

considered natural lake in this sense.

• The build of weir in Sungai Chini was reached due to

very low levels of water that had caused major challenges

to navigation of boats - the only mode of transportation -

used by the local community

• Although the weir maintained the water level, it did not

contain a mechanism to reduce or increase water level,

thus inundating the lake system and the stagnant water

became hazardous to the surrounding environment.