Some settlers also expressed their unhappiness with the lack of a FELDA office at the district level. As such, they can only channel their concerns to FELDA headquarters. ii. Lack of basic facilities in rural areas SBM participants were concerned over the lack of basic facilities in rural areas like Sungkai, Perak, in terms of internet connection. They were also upset that there was no recreational park which is vital for children’s development, and that government agencies have not delivered on the allocation for developing a fishpond and a cow farming project. iii. Welfare of military veterans and senior citizens from Orang Asli community One veteran claimed that he did not receive his pension despite his service to the country. A concern for senior citizens was that the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) was supposed to channel monthly aid to the senior citizens in Kampung Orang Asli Menderang 2, Perak, but they had not received it. iv. Access to Housing One participant was worried that the rising house prices in Malaysia made it difficult for certain groups of citizens to buy or own a house. v. Challenges faced by children with learning disabilities Some participants were concerned over children with learning disabilities not being able to attend school or get therapy during the MCO. This has caused many of them continue to lag behind their peers in the mainstream education system. vi. Refugees and undocumented migrants The participants were concerned about authorities arresting refugees and asylum seekers, as well as undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia, during the MCO period. They asked whether such arrests amounted to a violation of human rights. 12 ANNUAL REPORT 2020