Malaysian Air Force provides health services to Orang Asli community

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM), through its Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), has extended crucial health services to the indigenous Orang Asli community in Klang, Selangor. The initiative, part of a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) program, focused on delivering healthcare through Medical Civic Action Programmes (MEDCAP) and Dental Civic Action Programmes (DENCAP) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Pulau Indah.

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CIMIC as a program to bring medical and health facilities from TUDM closer to the community, especially the Orang Asli community, which is held every year.

The program aimed to raise community awareness about the importance of health and dental care while fostering stronger relationships between TUDM and the local populace. Medical assistants from IAM provided general health and dental examinations, distributed medications, and conducted health education sessions. The initiative specifically targeted Orang Asli communities from Pulau Indah, Pulau Ketam, and Tanjung Harapan, alongside local residents.

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In this program, we provide facilities such as general health and dental examinations, health and dental exhibitions and education, pharmacy services and supply of medicines, as well as health demonstrations.

Kolonel Dr. Mohd. Izwan Hussin, Head of Aeromedical Division at IAM, highlighted that CIMIC programs are annual efforts to bring TUDM's medical facilities closer to communities, particularly underserved groups like the Orang Asli. He noted that the event successfully exceeded its target of 200 attendees, with arrangements made for transportation and ambulance services for those needing hospital care.

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The program also serves as part of the effort to support the 4th Thrust of the National Defense Strategy (PSPN) 2026–2030, which emphasizes the strengthening of the Total Defense (HANRUH) concept.

This outreach effort involved approximately 60 IAM officers and personnel, collaborating with officials from the Klang District Education Office and the Department of Orang Asli Development. The program's activities included health and dental talks, demonstrations, and the distribution of gifts. Dr. Mohd. Izwan emphasized that such initiatives are integral to supporting the 4th Thrust of the National Defense Strategy (PSPN) 2026–2030, which promotes the concept of Total Defense (HANRUH) by strengthening civil-military ties for the welfare of the people. The TUDM's commitment extends beyond national defense readiness to actively contributing to public well-being through its specialized expertise.

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Such programs prove TUDM's continuous commitment not only in ensuring the country's air defense readiness is always at the highest level. But also plays a role as a force that cares about the welfare of the people by channeling expertise.