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RimbaWatch calls for Sirim subsidiary's suspension over timber certification concerns

RimbaWatch calls for Sirim subsidiary's suspension over timber certification concerns

Report shows potentially controversial auditing practices, says environmental watchdog.
Orang Asli eviction sparks call for RCI, threatens protest if demands not met

Orang Asli eviction sparks call for RCI, threatens protest if demands not met

Lawyer wants Zahid to take responsibility for the matter.
Peka calls for probe after Pahang Orang Asli lose homes

Peka calls for probe after Pahang Orang Asli lose homes

Rajesh also urges compensation be given to those affected.
Pahang Orang Asli lost houses on state land to oil palm project

Pahang Orang Asli lost houses on state land to oil palm project

The Jakun folk say their homes on customary land were demolished without prior notice.
'Voice of the forest': A young woman's quest to protect indigenous community

'Voice of the forest': A young woman's quest to protect indigenous community

MALAYSIANSKINI | A young Jakun leader turns the camera into a tool for resistance.
Orang Asli request Pahang ruler correct 'erroneous' view on customary land

Orang Asli request Pahang ruler correct 'erroneous' view on customary land

'This is to ensure community's right to ancestral land morally, legally recognised.'
Pulau Carey Orang Asli dismayed by lack of consultation on port expansion

Pulau Carey Orang Asli dismayed by lack of consultation on port expansion

Village leader says project will affect livelihood and customary land.
17 Orang Asli released after 'trespassing' on royal land, 4 more today

17 Orang Asli released after 'trespassing' on royal land, 4 more today

They were accused of damaging a barrier and cutting down oil palm trees.
Orang Asli 'trespass' case: Cops confirm land belongs to Pahang ruler

Orang Asli 'trespass' case: Cops confirm land belongs to Pahang ruler

Company rep lodged complaint against Kg Jemeri villagers - Rompin district police chief.
21 Orang Asli held after tearing down barricade on claimed land

21 Orang Asli held after tearing down barricade on claimed land

UPDATED 1PM | Barricade erected by company claiming to hold land title over the village area.
Orang Asli groups reject proposed law changes, say talks 'failed standards'

Orang Asli groups reject proposed law changes, say talks 'failed standards'

'Meeting session shows decision already made, not genuine consultation process.'
Cops detain 12 Orang Asli villagers over land dispute

Cops detain 12 Orang Asli villagers over land dispute

UPDATED 9.33PM | They have tried to prevent a private company from entering.
After 11 months, Orang Asli urge govt to release health clinic test results

After 11 months, Orang Asli urge govt to release health clinic test results

Villagers living near iron ore mines fear for their health as results delayed.
Delayed aid threatens Orang Asli students' education, says group

Delayed aid threatens Orang Asli students' education, says group

PMOA says some received Jakoa’s assistance only in final week of semester.
SAM urges caution as RM10m allocated for rare earth mapping

SAM urges caution as RM10m allocated for rare earth mapping

Group flags risks to ecosystems, urges protection of indigenous lands.
Indigenous medicine being evaluated for official recognition - Dzulkefly

Indigenous medicine being evaluated for official recognition - Dzulkefly

Laying groundwork to include it in healthcare system, says the minister.
Orang Asli leader questions poor representation in aboriginal law talks

Orang Asli leader questions poor representation in aboriginal law talks

He claims only 8 Orang Asli were invited to engagement sessions out of 70.
Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Select committee finding expected by October sitting.

PKR Youth urges Pahang to scrap logging project that threatens Orang Asli

PKR Youth urges Pahang to scrap logging project that threatens Orang Asli

Leo criticises attempts to justify project as creating jobs for the community.
EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

58pct surveyed support development project for economic benefits, 19.4pct oppose.
13MP: Orang Asli activists want concrete details, engagement

13MP: Orang Asli activists want concrete details, engagement

They warn that vague reforms risk eroding Orang Asli land rights.
Small trader fined for 'sakai', 'Tarzan' comment against deputy speaker

Small trader fined for 'sakai', 'Tarzan' comment against deputy speaker

Lawyer argues that the accused has limited language proficiency.
Orang Asli students defend 'Sakai' term as key to land rights protection

Orang Asli students defend 'Sakai' term as key to land rights protection

PMOA opposes banning the word, citing threats to land rights and reform focus.
Activist wants action against FB user calling deputy speaker 'Sakai'

Activist wants action against FB user calling deputy speaker 'Sakai'

This is over an Orang Asli football tournament in Tapah, where Ramli was guest of honour.