CHAPTER 1 withdraw their savings at 55, and it could probably last for less than three years. Meanwhile, the majority of single mothers and PWD depend on daily wages for their income. The delay in the court process, and the reluctance of former husbands to pay alimony have also caused hardships for single mothers who have custody of children. On the other hand, the indigenous communities who are the most vulnerable group still rely on the jungle for food sources and maintain their way of life. Restriction of access to such areas has affected their wellbeing and survival. Some have also been arrested for entering the jungle without a permit and licence. Participants also highlighted that a large number of Orang Asal in Sarawak do not have birth certificates and identity cards due to various reasons, namely, failure in fulfilling the requirements of the National Registration Department (NRD), insufficient access to registration offices and facilities, inability to pay the processing fee and transportation cost. The requirement for parents to produce identification cards and marriage certificates in registering their children’s births is difficult because most do not have these documents. Additionally, they have limited access to education, healthcare services and are also excluded from poverty eradication programs. Concerns were also raised about the lack of infrastructure and development facilities, particularly internet connection and basic amenities such as electricity, clean water, healthcare, access to roads in the rural areas in Sabah and Sarawak. SUHAKAM recommends that the definition of poverty and the poverty line income take into account human rights aspects that significantly affect poverty. SUHAKAM recommends using the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to calculate Malaysia’s poverty rate. A more accurate calculation of poverty will enable policy-makers to identify and target poverty-alleviation programmes to households, groups, and individuals who require assistance and support. 3. NATIONAL UNITY ACTION PLAN 2021-2025 The government is developing a National Unity Action Plan 2021-2025. SUHAKAM provided its inputs for the action plan and participated in the discussion held on 11 August. SUHAKAM believes that meaningful enjoyment of human rights must be based on the participation of holders of human rights in any processes that may impact their well-being. SUHAKAM ANNUAL REPORT 2020 31