Most members of the Orang Asli community are open to getting vaccinated, but there is still a small number who go ‘missing’ at the last minute, said Hulu Besut state assemblyperson Nawi Mohamad.
He said based on his experience approaching the Orang Asli, the sudden disappearances stop happening once they are given information and have a better understanding.
He said through the Orang Asli Vaccination programme today, seven from Kampung Sungai Sayap, Hulu Besut, Terengganu who were supposed to receive their vaccine shots have 'disappeared' since early this morning.
“Those who are 'missing' are three men and four women, aged between 30 and 60... maybe they don't want to get vaccinated and they go into the jungle for a while.
“We will try to track them and persuade them to get vaccinated, and try to provide them with a better understanding,” he told Bernama after inspecting the programme at the village hall today.
Nawi said a few days ago, the individuals had been informed by the tok batin (village head) to be present to receive the shot, and their disappearance could be due to not having a full understanding of the vaccination.
The programme involved a total of 17 Orang Asli residents from Kampung Sungai Sayap, as well as 60 from Kampung Keruak, Belaoh, Pak Sik, and Felcra Keruak.
He added that such a programme could benefit the villagers, especially the Orang Asli community from the Batek tribe, who often have transport problems due to their remote locations.
- Bernama
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