Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has appealed to Orang Asli youths to embrace technical and vocational training, citing the need to combat educational dropout and create pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Johor's partnership with JAKOA is delivering tangible results for Orang Asli communities, including leadership training and increased allowances. The state allocated RM3.8 million last year for nine empowerment initiatives benefiting over 18,000 Orang Asli residents.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1fwg5g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1fwg5p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22194%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EDespite%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Orang Asli voters in Negeri Sembilan displayed remarkable dedication on election day, with elderly and disabled citizens overcoming physical obstacles to participate in the 16th state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured the Orang Asli community that government allocations will remain unaffected by upcoming Negeri Sembilan state elections, dismissing claims that funding is contingent on electoral outcomes.
Malaysia is intensifying Islamic education and outreach programmes among Muslim Orang Asli communities through expanded KAFA classes, appointed religious leaders, and a dedicated dakwah unit under JAKIM.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed appointing a specialist officer to represent the Orang Asli community within Negri Sembilan's state administration, a move that could proceed independently of electoral pledges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to facilitating the resolution of a land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, by engaging with the state government while clarifying constitutional boundaries.
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah has offered land she owns in Kuala Wau, Maran, to provide temporary resettlement for Orang Asli families displaced by an ongoing land dispute in Kampung Sungai Cot.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the release of three Orang Asli individuals held in connection with a land dispute in Pahang, signalling federal intervention in a matter that traditionally falls within state jurisdiction.
Orang Asli villagers from Kampung Sungai Cot in Maran, Pahang completed a two-day march to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's home, demanding federal government intervention in a severe land and property dispute affecting their community.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged direct intervention in land disputes affecting Orang Asli communities, offering fresh hope to indigenous groups long marginalized in property and development matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising the ancestral land dispute of Kampung Sungai Cot's Orang Asli community with Pahang authorities, offering hope after years of unresolved claims.
An Orang Asli villager in Sungai Siput, Perak was injured after being attacked by an elephant whilst attempting to chase away a herd from his settlement. He is receiving treatment and in stable condition.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Datuk Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak has made indigenous welfare a cornerstone of his campaign for the Labu state seat, promising land rights advocacy, infrastructure upgrades, and economic empowerment initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to addressing a land dispute affecting Orang Asli communities in Maran by raising the matter directly with Pahang state authorities, pledging action after consulting with affected villagers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising the land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, with Pahang state authorities, following meetings with village representatives.
The Malaysian government has greenlit 24 additional Tok Batin positions across Orang Asli settlements nationwide, aiming to fortify community leadership structures and accelerate development programmes tailored to the indigenous population's needs.
Orang Asli voters in Johor are increasingly evaluating candidates based on their proven commitment to indigenous interests, particularly land rights and education, rather than traditional party allegiances ahead of the July 11 state election.