The government needs to stop sending "deadwood" officers to the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa), said Cameron Highlands MP Ramli Mohd Nor.

In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, Ramli, the first Orang Asli elected to the Dewan Rakyat, said the community needs passionate and understanding officers in the department.

"Firstly, we must understand the concept of Jakoa. Jakoa is a government body that executes government policies. In my view, the most important aspect of any government agency is...