‘At 44, I finally have a birth cert’


Proud citizen: Ilin, carrying daughter Shila, showing her birth certificate after receiving it from the Pahang NRD’s Mekar programme in Kampung Sungai Keniam, Ulu Tembeling. — Bernama

JERANTUT: The Orang Asli community of Kampung Sungai Keniam in Ulu Tembeling near here celebrated a milestone after they received their long-awaited birth certificates through the Menyemai Kasih Rakyat (Mekar) programme organised by the Pahang National Registration Department (NRD).

Gani Pelangi, a 44-year-old Bateq tribesman, expressed relief and joy upon receiving his birth certificate for the first time.

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