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Asean urged to recognise marriage migration

Asean urged to recognise marriage migration

Non-citizen spouses and their children often vulnerable, group says.
Changes to Aboriginal Peoples Act to be tabled this year: Zahid

Changes to Aboriginal Peoples Act to be tabled this year: Zahid

DPM says engagement sessions already carried out with stakeholders.
Iban community faces eviction by timber giants in Bintulu rainforest

Iban community faces eviction by timber giants in Bintulu rainforest

Certified logging raises concerns of consent, oversight in Sarawak indigenous lands.
'Do you think we're brainless' - Orang Asli villager berates Perak MB

'Do you think we're brainless' - Orang Asli villager berates Perak MB

Kg Chang Lama resident responds to MB's call for Orang Asli not to be easily swayed.
K'tan Orang Asli slam MB over 'ignorant' claim on ancestral land

K'tan Orang Asli slam MB over 'ignorant' claim on ancestral land

Nassuruddin's statement 'not based on actual facts,' group says.
MB's reply to Orang Asli trespass claims 'high-handed', 'illogical' - NGO

MB's reply to Orang Asli trespass claims 'high-handed', 'illogical' - NGO

Peka urges Jakoa to probe how quarry company got the land.
'We were here first,' Orang Asli rebut quarry and MB's trespass claims

'We were here first,' Orang Asli rebut quarry and MB's trespass claims

Villagers decry these remarks as insulting and historically inaccurate.
Land dispute: Perak MB tells Orang Asli not to be easily swayed

Land dispute: Perak MB tells Orang Asli not to be easily swayed

Saarani says govt is trying to develop the state.
Perak MB defends state authorities over Orang Asli land dispute

Perak MB defends state authorities over Orang Asli land dispute

Perak Land and Mines Office, Jakoa say there is no truth to the claims - Saarani.
Group berates Perak govt, Jakoa over Orang Asli land dispute

Group berates Perak govt, Jakoa over Orang Asli land dispute

How did Orang Asli land up being leased to private firm, Peka asks.
Quarry company: Orang Asli the ones encroaching, not us

Quarry company: Orang Asli the ones encroaching, not us

Siong Emas provides land title as evidence.
Bidor Orang Asli protest alleged encroachment by quarry company

Bidor Orang Asli protest alleged encroachment by quarry company

Jegog area is sacred, where prayer ceremonies are held - Dahil.
COMMENT | In Kg Kelaik, protecting the forest act of political resistance

COMMENT | In Kg Kelaik, protecting the forest act of political resistance

Legal and governance frameworks fail to protect Orang Asli rights.
Pahang Orang Asli get land in settlement with oil palm company

Pahang Orang Asli get land in settlement with oil palm company

Temoq plaintiffs secure 728ha from YP Olio Sdn Bhd.
COMMENT | Kampung Kelaik: A story of land, legacy, and lives

COMMENT | Kampung Kelaik: A story of land, legacy, and lives

A student's reflection on mining destruction and the natives' will to fight back.
Kg Kelaik Orang Asli's land rights suit trial to resume June 15

Kg Kelaik Orang Asli's land rights suit trial to resume June 15

The community's lawyer also requests the court and defendants to conduct site visit.
In lawsuit, Orang Asli leader testifies of historical relic tying them to land

In lawsuit, Orang Asli leader testifies of historical relic tying them to land

Kelantan Temiar community fighting heavy metal contamination want their land back.
Kelaik ancestral land intrusion hinders indigenous customs: Witness

Kelaik ancestral land intrusion hinders indigenous customs: Witness

Ahak cites logging, mining, and plantation development activities.
No plans to develop housing for sale on Orang Asli reserve land - Rubiah

No plans to develop housing for sale on Orang Asli reserve land - Rubiah

Land for community's settlements, not for commercial use, deputy minister says.
Orang Asli vs Jakoa: Conflicting accounts on polluted river complaints

Orang Asli vs Jakoa: Conflicting accounts on polluted river complaints

Deputy minister claims no complaints lodged, DAP MP says otherwise.
Orang Asli teen girl succumbs to leprosy in Negeri Sembilan

Orang Asli teen girl succumbs to leprosy in Negeri Sembilan

Eight others are still undergoing treatment.
Bearing witness: Activists, students push for action after Kg Kelaik visit

Bearing witness: Activists, students push for action after Kg Kelaik visit

Orang Asli activists shocked, angered and filled with deep sense of urgency.
Mining pollution: Orang Asli artist provides water filters to Kg Kelaik villagers

Mining pollution: Orang Asli artist provides water filters to Kg Kelaik villagers

UPDATED 10.30PM | Folk lose their main source for drinking, bathing, fishing after river turned red.
Kelantan red rivers: Expert says couldn't look victims in the eye

Kelantan red rivers: Expert says couldn't look victims in the eye

She feels somewhat responsible for the poisoning of Orang Asli as an end-user.