GUA MUSANG: The family of an Orang Asli, the victim of a fatal tiger attack at Pos Pasik, will receive a monthly pension of RM918.75 from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) starting in October.
His wife, Syahira Hamid (20), and daughters Finka (2) and Nur Haura (1) would be the beneficiaries of the pension. The late Pisie Amud (25) contributed to Perkeso and had previously worked as a ranger with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan).
Syahira said the pension was a meaningful surprise for her small family
Kuala Krai Perkeso office manager Mohd Azran Che Nuri said the family would also receive a death benefit sum of RM2,000 as a one-time payment.
"The victim's wife is eligible to receive this benefit for life while the children are eligible until the age of 21 or marriage," he said, urging the Orang Asli community to register with Perkeso's Self-Employment Scheme.
"Those who are self-employed only need to pay 20% (RM46.60) of the contribution rate (RM232.20)," he said.
In the Oct 4 (2023) tiger attack incident, Perhilitan ranger Pisie was mauled to death in the Pos Pasik forest here.- Bernama
