The traditional practice of chewing betel, once deeply rooted in the culture and identity of the Orang Asli community, is gradually fading among the young generation, particularly those living near urban areas.

Kuala Betis Block A Resettlement Scheme (RPS) village head Rodzi Asod said the practice is no longer commonly observed among the elderly in his settlement, which limited the younger generations’ exposure to the tradition.

“In the 1980s...