Disbelief after measles identified as the cause


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019

Health crisis: Dr Zaini said the Bateq people were unable to keep to scheduled vaccinations due to their nomadic nature. —Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Bateq people and NGOs are in disbelief that the cause of the mysterious illness which killed 15 Orang Asli from Kampung Kuala Koh is measles.

Raina Anjang, the Tok Batin of Kampung Aring 5, about 30km from the Kuala Koh settlement, was shocked with the results of the medical tests.

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