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.
The group who received the first dose of the vaccine at the Sungai Siput Orang Asli One Stop Centre mobile PPV located some 50km from Ipoh, came dressed in their traditional costumes. Meanwhile, Kampung Manggis Pesium Tok Batin, Alang Pandak, 66, said he would try to persuade a few of the community members first, by telling the benefits of the vaccine, so that they would set the example once they are vaccinated.
He said they are anxiously waiting for their turn as the community would like to see a reduction in Covid-19 cases.
Please don't belittle Orang Asli leaders by such an inaccurate report. Who would want to be jabbed with covid?