20 SUHAKAM vi. The Malaysian Vision Valley (MVV) 2.0 Development Project The Port Dickson fishermen expressed their objection to the MVV 2.0 development project by the Negeri Sembilan state government. It was their understanding that the project would involve the reclamation of approximately 8,000 hectares of coastal land from Chuah towards Batu 4, Port Dickson. They were fearful it would have a negative impact on both the environment and the livelihood of the local fishing community. The project developer had previously conducted a briefing on the project, but the information provided was not comprehensive. Hence, the fishermen called upon the government to ensure relevant information concerning the project, including the proposed infrastructure plan, is fully shared with the local community. vii. Access to education The participants were concerned about the plight of stateless and undocumented children in Malaysia. One major issue faced by these children is the denial of their basic right to education due to the absence of identification documents such as birth certificate and identity card. The participants hoped that the government would address this issue towards ensuring that these children could receive proper education in Malaysian schools. The participants also highlighted their concerns over the quality and standard of education received by children in Tumpat. They asked whether efforts would be made by relevant stakeholders to improve the performance of school children in Tumpat, and bring them on par with those in urban schools. viii. Access to adequate and clean water Participants from FELDA Tersang, Pahang, and Baling, Kedah, voiced their concerns over the recurring disruptions in water supply, causing them great inconvenience and difficulties. Another concern raised was access to clean water. Whilst the Poverty Line Income (PLI) reflects a low rate of poverty in Malaysia, the reality on the ground is that there are still indigenous communities who do not have access to clean water.

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