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Nenggiri Dam won't just destroy Orang Asli villages, activists claim

Nenggiri Dam won't just destroy Orang Asli villages, activists claim

They say they have not been consulted, despite officials claiming locals approved.
Sabah DCM II wants native courts' proceedings documented

Sabah DCM II wants native courts' proceedings documented

Joachim says there's a lack of reference material on native courts.
MP admits Nenggiri dam will impact Orang Asli, touts new villages

MP admits Nenggiri dam will impact Orang Asli, touts new villages

Azizi wants group to be part of proposed development, says expert studies done.
Struggle against Nenggiri dam continues for Orang Asli

Struggle against Nenggiri dam continues for Orang Asli

More than 3k villagers risk displacement from approved dam project.
Auditor defends reinstating Samling's cert, says locals refused to engage

Auditor defends reinstating Samling's cert, says locals refused to engage

Sirim QAS says Samling attempted to hold briefings but some villagers resisted.
Perak Orang Asli claim water source polluted by state-owned quarry

Perak Orang Asli claim water source polluted by state-owned quarry

Group submits memorandum, urging MB to stop the quarry.
Interfaith custody battle: Orang Asli Muslim convert mum fails appeal

Interfaith custody battle: Orang Asli Muslim convert mum fails appeal

10-year-old daughter to remain with father pending custody battle.
Penans want 'no logging zone' after Samling's timber cert reinstated

Penans want 'no logging zone' after Samling's timber cert reinstated

We are the last nomads and guardians of the forest, says Penan community.
Temuan community honours ancestors

Temuan community honours ancestors

KINILENS | Orang Asli clean graves for the new year.
About 10k Orang Asli cut off by Kelantan floods

About 10k Orang Asli cut off by Kelantan floods

Seven settlements isolated due to landslides, a collapsed bridge, and floods.
Transportation of 2 Orang Asli women's remains resolved - Jakoa

Transportation of 2 Orang Asli women's remains resolved - Jakoa

The department says the first hearse dispatched had broken down.
COMMENT | Urging Sarawak govt to resolve rural community issues

COMMENT | Urging Sarawak govt to resolve rural community issues

'To this day, communities still can't access basic services.'
Jakoa, Kemas team up to help raise Orang Asli literacy

Jakoa, Kemas team up to help raise Orang Asli literacy

An educational programme helps the community master reading, writing, counting.
LETTER | Decade after inquiry: Towards respect for Orang Asli

LETTER | Decade after inquiry: Towards respect for Orang Asli

'Continuous violations of the rights of Orang Asal/Asli.'
Mass conversion claim: 137 Orang Asli appeal to nullify Islamic status

Mass conversion claim: 137 Orang Asli appeal to nullify Islamic status

This comes after High Court struck out their lawsuit on Oct 3.
Orang Asli villagers struggle through S’gor flood with little help

Orang Asli villagers struggle through S’gor flood with little help

Villager claims Fire and Rescue Dept personnel could not provide assistance either.
Orang Asli in Gua Musang oppose forest clearing plan

Orang Asli in Gua Musang oppose forest clearing plan

They say such development will severely affect their livelihood.
Work with us instead of creating confrontation, NGO tells Jakoa

Work with us instead of creating confrontation, NGO tells Jakoa

Name the NGO, don't randomly accuse, says activist.
Strong denials over 'NGOs paid to incite Orang Asli land issues' claim

Strong denials over 'NGOs paid to incite Orang Asli land issues' claim

No proof, Jakoa DG may be probed, Orang Asli leader says.
Reduce bureaucracy that keeps Orang Asli villages in darkness - activists

Reduce bureaucracy that keeps Orang Asli villages in darkness - activists

UPDATED 1.40PM | Orang Asli under Jakoa cannot act independently to obtain facilities, activist points out.
Outdated policies blocking Orang Asli from getting electricity: NGO

Outdated policies blocking Orang Asli from getting electricity: NGO

UPDATED 6.02PM | Jakoa did not allow off-grid renewable energy project in villages, says Tonibung.
More than 1k K'tan Orang Asli applied for our services this year - NRD

More than 1k K'tan Orang Asli applied for our services this year - NRD

This follows tours to 75 indigenous villages by the department.
Elephant attack forces Orang Asli families to leave homes

Elephant attack forces Orang Asli families to leave homes

The animals have damaged homes, crops in a Temiar village.
Zahid: Govt targets 50pct rural to get 5G coverage by mid-2024

Zahid: Govt targets 50pct rural to get 5G coverage by mid-2024

No less than 85 percent to get 5G coverage by year end.