Provision of Post-flood Housing Reconstruction in Kuala Krai, Kelantan vs. Local Housing Practices

Abstract

Local values have been disregarded in post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR), causing difficulties in the community's daily lives. This research aimed to assess the physical attributes of PDHR in Kuala Krai Kelantan against pre-flood traditional values and to analyze their response toward these values. This analysis employed a case study method involving 36 Kampung Manek Urai Lama respondents. Findings discovered that crucial local housing attributes were not considered in the PDHR, resulting in culturally incompatible houses. The result of this study shall be a learning tool to facilitate improvement for future PDHR in Malaysia.