IPOH, May 30 — About 2,000 residents from seven Orang Asli villages in Ulu Kinta benefited from an Aidiladha qurban programme following the contribution of eight cows by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Tambun parliamentary special officer Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri said the programme was organised by the Tambun Parliamentary Community Service Centre in collaboration with the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA), with the participation of the Orang Asli community.

He said the initiative was part of ongoing efforts to ensure the Orang Asli community in the parliamentary constituency could also share in the Aidiladha celebration and benefit from the distribution of sacrificial meat.

The programme involved Orang Asli community from Kampung Makmur, Kampung Tonggang, Kampung Chadak, Kampung Suluh, Kampung Suak Petai, Kampung Choh and Kampung Baduk.

“The response has been very encouraging compared with previous years, so this year we expanded the programme and increased community participation,” he told reporters after the Aidiladha Qurban Perdana and Kenduri Rakyat 2026 programme at Kampung Makmur here today.

Mohamad Hairul Amir said the Prime Minister had contributed about 170 cows for distribution throughout the Tambun parliamentary constituency in conjunction with Aidiladha this year.

He said the contribution enabled mosques, surau, residents’ associations and local communities to carry out qurban activities and distribute meat to those in need.

“This reflects the Prime Minister’s continued commitment to ensuring the welfare of the people remains a priority regardless of background,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kampung Makmur Tok Batin Jailani Rasid said the programme benefited the Orang Asli community while strengthening ties among residents.

“We are grateful for the contribution of sacrificial cows and meat. Programmes like this provide an opportunity for residents from different villages to come together and participate in the qurban ritual,” he said. — Bernama