Hike in number of compensation for wild animal attack victims


THERE has been an increase in the number of victims of wild animal attacks receiving compensation from the Welfare Department.

According to the department’s productive welfare division director Azmir Kassim, in 2021, a total of 383 cases received assistance amounting to RM787,000 compared to 303 cases in 2020 receiving aid totalling RM522,600. In 2022, RM365,980 of aid allocation has been disbursed for 128 cases as of March 24.

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