Orang Asli in Kampung Cerewes, located in the deep mountain forests of Pahang, are dying from treatable illnesses like fever. Yet, doctors at the nearest hospital in Gombak only visit the village every 4 to 5 months.
Health and wellbeing strategies for Orang Asli communities should be regarded as part and parcel of their integration into the nation’s overall development.
Ramli Mohd Nor noted that construction of a new clinic in Cameron Highlands hasn't been completed, while mobile clinic services for the indigenous community promised in Budget 2020 has yet to be carried out.
Ramli Mohd Nor calls for government assistance for Orang Asli students from preschool to tertiary levels, without imposing “special conditions” on the aid.