Kuala Lumpur: The Rural Development and Orang Asli Empowerment Cluster held an engagement session attended by over 200 delegates, including from Sabah and Sarawak, to get feedback on the direction and new approach of the Bumiputera agenda in preparation for the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB).
PETALING JAYA: The Orang Asli community has urged the government to listen and talk to them on land issues directly, instead of going through a third party like the Orang Asli Affairs Department (Jakoa).
Sunday, 11 Jul 2021 12:39 PM MYT
A man from the Orang Asli community receives a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Gombak June 19, 2021. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
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SUNGAI SIPUT, July 11 Previously, as communal leaders, Tok Batins are entrusted with the responsibility to guide and facilitate solutions related to customs and traditions, development, economy, education, health for the wellbeing of the Orang Asli community.
However as time changes and with the Covid-19 pandemic now, their role has been expanded to include taking the lead to get the community vaccinated and convincing those who are hesitant due to fears and misconception.
Orang asli leaders to lead as example in promoting vaccination 11 Jul 2021 / 12:46 H. Tok Batin of Kampung Chadak, Anjang Alang (third from right) -Bernama
SUNGAI SIPUT: Previously, as communal leaders, Tok Batins are entrusted with the responsibility to guide and facilitate solutions related to customs and traditions, development, economy, education, health for the wellbeing of the Orang Asli community.
However as time changes and with the Covid-19 pandemic now, their role has been expanded to include taking the lead to get the community vaccinated and convincing those who are hesitant due to fears and misconception.
For this purpose, 40 Tok Batins in Perak, were recently selected to be the first to be vaccinated in their villages to convey to their communities the true benefit and encourage them to get the vaccine.