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Orang Asli parents from the Temiar tribe, in Pos Simpor, near here, have been reluctant to send their children to school for the past two weeks, due to reports of hysteria among the students at Sekola

A year later, the SK Tohoi, Gua Musang Orang Asli pupils who were found alive after 47 days they went missing, are still traumatised and refuse to go back to school.

About 62 per cent, or 117, out of 189 Orang Asli pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tohoi, have returned to school to continue with their studies, said Kelantan State Education Department director.

Jakoa denied claims that the majority of Orang Asli students at 11 primary schools in Kelantan were traumatised to attend school.

Norieen Yaakob, 10, and Miksudiar Aluj, 11, are no longer interested in continuing their studies at SK Tohoi as they are still traumatised by the incident.

The four Orang Asli pupils of SK Tohoi were laid to rest simultaneously according to customs of the Temiar tribe at 2pm.

The four victims have been identified as Haikal Yaakob, 8, Linda Rosli, 8, Ika Ayel, 9, and Juvina David, 7.

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The results for the DNA test on another body and skeletal remains, also found during the search, were expected to be known next week.

Kelantan police chief said the incident began on August 22 when a group of 25 students from SK Tohoi went for a swim in a river near the school at 1pm.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid says Gelang Patah MP Lim Kit Siang often blame others, and he doesn't do anything to protect the interests of the Orang Asli.

Kelantan police say a 100-member search party will continue to look for the pupil around Sungai Perias in Pos Tohoi.

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David Kuasam says his wife, Shela Omar, recognised their daughter Juvina's beaded necklace and rubber bracelet that were found on the remains.

Following SK Tohoi tragedy, the Education Ministry will set up a special committee to look into various aspects involving Orang Asli children who stay at hostels.

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