KUALA PILAH: A total of 368 out of 460 residents in the Chergun and Guntur Orang Asli villages have undergone leprosy screening as of February 19. KUALA PILAH: A total of 368 out of 460 residents in the Chergun and Guntur Orang Asli villages have undergone leprosy screening as of February 19. Negeri Sembilan State Government Senior Exco, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, said the screening was carried out by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) through the Negeri Sembilan State Health Department (JKN). According to him, of that total, nine cases have been confirmed since this effort began in July 2024. “All patients have received treatment according to medical guidelines set by the Ministry of Health. “The state government is also saddened by the passing of an 18-year-old patient from Kampung Orang Asli Chergun who died on February 17, 2025,” he said. He said that based on monitoring and actions taken by JKN Negeri Sembilan, the leprosy situation in the two villages is under control, and there is no need to isolate or quarantine there. He said the government has assured that treatment for leprosy patients is effective and that there is no need for any quarantine measures. “The government calls on the public not to panic and to continue to cooperate with health teams and authorities in infection detection and control efforts. “The state government, together with the Ministry of Health and the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA), will continue to monitor this situation closely and take the necessary steps to ensure that the health and well-being of the people are always maintained,” he said. Share This.