Fireman bitten by sun bear receives Socso aid


A file picture of a rescued sun bear in captivity.

ALOR SETAR: Auxiliary firefighter Mohd Nizam Hamid, 27, who injured his left wrist after being bitten by a sun bear on Feb 2 has received a temporary disability benefit from the Social Security Organisation (Socso).

The financial assistance was presented by Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed when he visited Mohd Nizam at his home in Batu 11, Bukit Besar, Kota Sarang Semut here on Friday (Feb 17).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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