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IPOH: Orang Asli living in the interiors of the state will be vaccinated via mobile centres, says Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad. He said there were many villages, especially in the Pengkalan Hulu district, that were far in and had no proper road access. “We will be organising mobile services to ensure that they are not left out in getting the vaccines, ” he told reporters after launching a logo for the state Women and Community development secretariat at the state secretariat building here yesterday. He said larger-scale vaccination centres in the state had also been identified to accommodate the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for the second and third phases. Saarani said he had informed Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin during a meeting on Tuesday that he had identified 31 such locations. “But Khairy said that number is insufficient as the government is looking to complete the programme by the end of the year. “Looking for ... » Learn More about Mobile vaccination for Orang Asli

KUALA LUMPUR: Seated at her home studio, Syarifah Nadhirah Syed Abdul Rahman carefully applied different shades of green watercolour for a daun semomok painting. Harvested from the forests, the plant's leaves are used by the local Orang Asli tribes to season food. When cooked, its insect-like smell disappears and is replaced by a pungent, appetising aroma. "The communities I talked to also said that daun semomok only grows in certain parts of the forest where there is the right soil conditions and humidity, so they take it as an indicator whether the forest is also healthy or not," she said. Around her work area, more watercolour paintings and pen sketches of indigenous plant species were spread out to dry underneath the air-conditioner. Syarifah Nadhirah, 27, launched “Recalling Forgotten Tastes” in November last year, an illustrated book featuring forest edibles and the traditional cuisines of Orang Asli communities in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. The book is the ... » Learn More about Forest plants in watercolours: Malaysian artist documents Orang Asli knowledge and culinary practices

IPOH: The government should set up a special task force for Orang Asli’s vaccination programme, says Gopeng MCA. Division vice-chairman Cally Ting Zhao Song said the task force was needed to ensure that the target for herd immunity especially among the Orang Asli community could be achieved. “So far, there is no programme or arrangement yet for Orang Asli’s settlements. “Since the government is considering a closing date for the vaccination registration, perhaps the state government can take the lead and work with the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) and Health Department to set up a special task force, ” she said on Wednesday (March 24). On March 18, Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad said Orang Asli in Perak, especially those in Pengkalan Hulu district that has no proper road access would be vaccinated through mobile centres. There are currently eight Orang Asli settlements in Gopeng with a population of over 2,300 people, aged 18 and above, including 243 elderly, ... » Learn More about Perak government should take lead to set up special task force to get more Orang Asli vaccinated, says MCA

SUNGAI SIPUT: The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) should exercise caution when providing approval letters to allow any party to enter Orang Asli settlements for any activity or programme, says Datuk Saarani Mohamad. The Perak Mentri Besar said Jakoa should not simply allow anyone, including foreigners, to enter Orang Asli villages during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Besides Jakoa, the Tok Batin and Orang Asli villagers should be more alert when allowing foreigners with unknown background to simply enter their villages. “Under the present circumstances, the person might be a carrier of the disease, ” he said at a graduation ceremony for 57 Orang Asli students who sat for their SPM exams at SMK Bawong here yesterday. Saarani was asked to comment on a Russian activist, Valeriya Ashtashova, who was said to be collecting donations without permission and staying with her son at Kampung Orang Asli Pos Woh, Tapah, since a month ago. Last Friday, Rural Development Minister Datuk ... » Learn More about ‘Be careful in approving entry into Orang Asli villages’

PHOTOS: A E C News Pattaya Pattaya – The Thai Media reports that they have received many complaints about annoying flower sellers who have disturbed tourists along the Walking Street. These sellers have been arrested before but now they have come back again. These people are not Thais according to the complaints. Local residents said on Thai social media that they can see them after 2AM every day. They tried to sell flowers to tourists. Some of them asked for money directly from tourists. When tourists refused to buy flowers, they have tried to bother and harass the tourists. There are about 20-30 of them who are carrying young children like beggars. Residents of Pattaya are asking for police to investigate and take action. Some social media users claim that some beggars are Filipino and associated with Quiboloy, an infamous preacher in the Philippines. Earlier this year we reported on several arrests that were allegedly related to the organization. ... » Learn More about Local residents complain over annoying flower sellers with young children in Pattaya

SINGAPORE - A wedding venue that allowed a couple to host three receptions involving 275 people has been ordered to close for 20 days for breaching safe management measures. The Orange Ballroom, located on the third floor of Tanjong Katong Complex in Geylang, has been ordered to close from Monday (March 22) to April 10. In a statement on Monday, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said that its safe distancing ambassadors conducted checks at the venue on Jan 30 and noticed that a wedding couple held two receptions, at 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Further investigations found that arrangements were made to host about 300 people over three receptions that day. Under the law, a wedding couple is allowed only one wedding reception, involving not more than 100 people, including the couple. SLA said that investigations are ongoing for potential breaches under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations. "Agencies take a serious view of any breach in safe management measures ... » Learn More about The Orange Ballroom in Geylang to close for 20 days over couple’s wedding receptions with 275 guests

SINGAPORE - A wedding venue that allowed a couple to host three receptions involving 275 people has been ordered to close for 20 days for breaching safe management measures. The Orange Ballroom, located on the third floor of Tanjong Katong Complex in Geylang, has been ordered to close from Monday (March 22) to April 10. In a statement on Monday, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said that its safe distancing ambassadors conducted checks at the venue on Jan 30 and noticed that a wedding couple held two receptions, at 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Further investigations found that arrangements were made to host about 300 people over three receptions that day. Under the law, a wedding couple is allowed only one wedding reception, involving not more than 100 people, including the couple. SLA said that investigations are ongoing for potential breaches under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations. "Agencies take a serious view of any breach in safe management measures ... » Learn More about The Orange Ballroom ordered to close for 20 days for allowing couple to hold wedding receptions involving 275 people

Monthly edutainment magazine Kuntum has launched its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme for this year, with the theme “Kuntum Bersamamu”. This time around, efforts were targeted at the Orang Asli, whereby children from the community received free copies of Kuntum. Three villages were chosen to receive the magazine, which is published by Star Media Group. They were Kampung Orang Asli Pulau Kempas, Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Cheeding and Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Kecil, all located in Banting, Selangor. The CSR programme was initiated last year to provide reading and teaching material to the children of frontliners during the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to help Orang Asli children this time was to ensure that they would not be left behind in their studies due to the lack of access to technology and learning material. With Selangor being under the conditional movement control order, the programme was carefully planned and adhered to all standard operating ... » Learn More about Kuntum reaches out to Orang Asli kids in Banting

SINGAPORE - Singapore moved its disease outbreak response up a level to orange on Friday (Feb 7) as the coronavirus spread further within the country, with three new cases announced of unknown origin, including a junior college teacher . To date, four people here have been infected with the virus who have no known links to previous cases or travel history to China. The emphasis will now be on "aggressively trying to stop or limit further spread", according to the Ministry of Health's (MOH) pandemic readiness and preparedness plan. code orange is one step below Red, which signifies an out-of-control pandemic. "We have been preparing for this scenario and we are ready to manage this situation," said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong at a press conference. "The key is quick detection and limiting further spread." The heightened response comes as the ministry announced three new cases on Friday - all are Singaporeans not linked to any earlier clusters, and who had not been to China ... » Learn More about Coronavirus: Singapore ups outbreak alert to orange as more cases surface with no known links; more measures in force

PHUKET TOWN: Orange clad volunteers on bicycles are patrolling Saphan Hin park in a new drive to make people feel safe at night New chief of Muang District, Supachai Pochanukul, wants to end the violent crime that has made the park a ‘no go’ area for some after dark. “ Saphan Hin park is a location that tourists and locals alike enjoy visiting,” he said. People come to the park for various reasons, whether playing sports or just to relax. Sometimes they remain in the park until late at night and we hope that the volunteers can help them feel safe to do so.” An opening ceremony took place at Saphan Hin on March 6 to launch the initiative, which will see around 20 Phuket Volunteer Security Force members patrolling the park from 6:30pm to 11:30pm every night. Chief Supachai said the “bicycle guard” project is a collaboration between Phuket City Hall and the Rotary Club of Phuket with a total of 80 volunteers taking part. “ Feedback has been very good since the start of this ... » Learn More about Phuket’s orange bike guard arrives