Just three days later, an Orang Asli man was injured after being dragged by an elephant and falling into a ravine along Jalan Kampung Pengkalan Permai in Air Banun Resettlement Scheme. National honoursIn November, HRPB successfully performed Perak’s first deep brain stimulation procedure on a Parkinson’s patient, marking historic advancement in the state’s neurosurgical capabilities. Rasila receiving her Orang Asli Icon Award. In July, Malaysia’s first Orang Asli principal Rasila Yas, 54, was honoured with the Orang Asli Icon Award in recognition of her achievements and contributions. The SMK Menglembu principal, a member of the Tenuan tribe, is the first from the Orang Asli community to receive the award, which she received during Perak Orang Asli Community Symposium 2025 in Ipoh.

Source: The Star December 27, 2025 03:03 UTC