Summary
- Former Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim has been appointed a special officer under Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor.
- She will focus on the welfare and needs of Johor’s Orang Asli communities.
- Marina is expected to engage directly with about 60 Orang Asli villages across the state.
- The former DAP representative stepped away from politics earlier this year to return to community work.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, September 7 — Former DAP assemblyman Marina Ibrahim has been appointed a special officer under Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor to focus on the state’s Orang Asli communities.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the appointment Sunday, saying Marina would help address community needs and welfare.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Marina was expected to visit about 60 Orang Asli villages to better understand challenges on the ground.
Marina described the appointment as a significant responsibility and said she had previously worked as a volunteer in Orang Asli communities.
The former Skudai assemblyman stepped away from politics earlier this year to return to community-based work.
