Dr Bah is the first from his community to head a government department


Reporting for duty: Dr Bah (left) shaking hands with Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir during a visit to the MB's office in Ipoh.

DR BAH Piyan Tan is the first orang asli to be appointed as a department head in the country.

The newly appointed Perak Fisheries Department director, who hailed from Batu 3 in Tapah, said he was proud to be given the opportunity to head the department.

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