Orang Asli father receives assistance from Yapeim after story goes viral


Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim) Johor state manager Tajul Ariffin Harun (second right, in white) handing over food aid to Amran Ronggi, 29, (fourth from left, in red shirt) from Kampung Orang Asli Kuala Masai, Pasir Gudang, Johor Baru. — NUR AISYAH MAZALAN/The Star

JOHOR BARU (Bernama): The calmness and composure displayed by a father from the Orang Asli community whose story went viral on social media after the motorcycle he was riding with his two sons caught fire at the Senai toll plaza, here two days ago (Nov 16), has captured the attention of many.

The latest to provide assistance to the family is the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim).

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