Victim’s parents to receive pension for life

Over to you: Ngwe (centre) presenting mock cheques for funeral expenses to Hua Kiong (second from right) and Chia (right) in Kampung Permai, near Machap Umboo, Melaka. — Bernama

ALOR GAJAH: The next of kin of Lai Chee Sam, 33, who was killed in the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali, Selangor, will be paid the survivor’s pension from next month, says state exco member Ngwe Hee Sem.

He said the pension of RM847.60 a month would be paid to the victim’s parents, Lai Hua Kiong, 54, and Chia Eet Loun, 51, for life.