Orang asli just want basic help


Looking to the future: Omar (centre) posing with villagers during activities organised by government agencies to promote the by-election in Kampung Bukit Cermin. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

KUALA KANGSAR: Those campaigning on issues such as 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) or the Goods and Ser­vices Tax (GST) during the by-election here may get puzzled looks from orang asli voters.

The orang asli community, who make up 330 of the 32,949 voters here, live in several villages here.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Politics , Kuala Kangsar by-election

   

Next In Nation

Govt condemns death threat made against Teresa Kok, says Fahmi
Man with disabilities charged with committing sexual assault on teen
Man who tried to snatch firearm at Penang police station was drunk, says top cop
Intensify efforts to help small and medium companies expand overseas market, says Anwar
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok receives death threat, bullets in the mail
Kota Kinabalu takes measures to ensure trees in good shape
OK to criticise but stay away from 3R issues, says Anwar
Malbatt sergeant serving in UN mission dies in Lebanon
Soldier dies of heart attack after taking part in fire dept run
No US evidence on Iranian oil movement through Malaysian service providers, says Anwar

Others Also Read