The Pahang Orang Asli community has appealed to the state ruler, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, to reconsider his statement denying the existence of customary land in the state.

The community, backed by nearly 50 civil society organisations, argued that the correction is vital to ensure that the rights of the Orang Asli community are recognised morally and legally instead of being questioned.

As such, the community said it is humbly seeking an audience with the sultan, alongside lawyers and...