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In the course of my visit to KOA Kenang, Jalong Tinggi recently, a 'Temiar' man in his 40's approached me. He beg for my help with tears! It so sad plaintive. I asked him what is his problem. 

He told me that he has lost his daughter for almost 5 years. His daughter called saying she is in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia wanted to come back but she has no money. She ran away with an Indonesia man by the name Wayan Parta. She was working in The Store Sungai Siput at that time. She has a daughter with that man. She has given her address. 

Her father has approached a political party for assistance but no avail. A police report has been made. 

The Indonesia address: Dusun Pato Pedu Kecamatan Rhee, RW 04 R#12, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat. 

I have tried to get assistance from leaders whom are experience in these cases. It is difficult to get their contact. PAs' contacted but no answer. Luckily the former Malaysia Consulate in Kunming, Yunan, China whom I met in Kunming during Perak-Kunming Youth Friendship Visit has been posted there. I have seek his assistance. Hopefully this case can be close soon! 

TREATED WATER FOR 'ORANG ASAL' JALONG TINGGI

Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli [JAKOA] has installed new water treatment equipment to process treated water for the 'orang asal' in Jalong Tinggi. One of it is in Kampung Pisang. However, I was told that the water from this equipment contain too much chlorine.

Water supply to all indigenous villages by gravity feed from the nearby river filtered by a filter installed by the Kuala Kangsar District Health Department a few years ago. In 2011, JAKOA has built water tank for the villagers to stock water. 

HANDCRAFT BY INDIGENOUS TEMIAR ETHNIC

I have requested my Temiar ethnic indigenous friends to do some handcraft from the bamboo and rattan. These raw materials are easily available in their surrounding. 'Gaharu' ,'keruing', 'raja kayu' and others are difficult now due to logging and illegal harvest of these woods. These will be their alternative source of income to upgrade their living standard. The products are highly sought by city folks. I do tell them careful of middle man whom will take advantage on them by selling their products.

They are obedient thus produce some sample products as follows:

Those who want to buy or  plan to market the products can contact me. I do this voluntarily without personal interest merely to assists my indigenous friends to have a better living. 

I have also requested them to made furniture as the demand by the city folks is high too.

I personally hope that JAKOA shall play an important role to assists the indigenous people to upgrade their living standard faithfully and sincerely as these is their duties and responsibilities, whilst these is what they are paid for. JAKOA shall market the indigenous people products.

EYE & HEALTH SCREENING CARNIVAL - KG. KENANG, JALONG TINGGI

I am honored that Dato' Dr. Jesvinder Singh, the eye specialist in Hospital Raja Pemaisuri Bainun, Ipoh agreed for an eye checking programme for the indigenous people in Kg. Kenang, Jalong Tinggi. Many thanks to the Kuala Kangsar District Health Office for their cooperation for health screening (blood pressure, BMI and sugar level test).

The turnout is good. More than 100 folks came for the check-up. Those who need treatment will be refer to the specialist clinic in Hospital Raja Pemaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, whilst those who need follow-up check has been refer to Sg. Siput Hospital.

The excitement for the day was the surprise visit by Y.A.M. Raja Yong Sofia (the Sultan Perak youngest sister). She was accompanied by her son Y.M. Tunku Aznal and daughter. YAM Raja Yong Sofia spent about an hour with the 'orang asal'. For the 'orang asal' it is the first time visited by a royal family!

  

2nd MUHIBBAH BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN

KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah has successfully organised the 2014 2nd Muhibbah Blood Donation Campaign today. 50 donors from all races - Malay, Chinese, Indian and Dayak (Sarawak ethnic) came. No rejection of donors this time. I felt that the blood flow are fast maybe due to the recent hot weather!