130 Orang Asli in Machap Jaya first indigenous group to get Socso coverage

MELAKA: A group of 130 Orang Asli in Machap Jaya here have become the pioneer indigenous group in the country to be eligible for insurance compensation in case they get attacked by wild animals when looking for jungle products.

Apart from animal attacks, the community also will also enjoy a wide range of coverage when carrying out their traditional activities, said Melaka health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem.