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Kelantan authorities have pinpointed urgent development priorities for remote Orang Asli settlements, focusing on housing, wildlife management, utilities, and access to essential goods.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has encouraged Orang Asli youths to pursue TVET and higher education to tackle high dropout rates and improve employment opportunities in the state's 90,000-strong indigenous population.
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Indigenous voters in Negeri Sembilan's Jelebu district turned out with determination and cultural pride for the state election, with elderly and disabled voters defying physical challenges to fulfil their civic duty.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured the Orang Asli community that government allocations will remain unaffected by election results, dismissing claims that funding would be withdrawn if certain candidates fail to win in Negeri Sembilan.
Malaysia is bolstering Islamic education and outreach initiatives for Muslim Orang Asli communities through expanded KAFA classes, grassroots engagement, and the establishment of a dedicated dakwah unit under JAKIM.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has suggested appointing a dedicated Orang Asli community representative at the Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar's Office, stating the move need not require a formal manifesto pledge.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to facilitating a resolution to the longstanding land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, by engaging with the state government.
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah has extended a humanitarian gesture by offering temporary resettlement on her privately owned land in Kuala Wau, Maran, to Orang Asli families displaced by an ongoing land dispute in Kampung Sungai Cot.
Pahang authorities will engage JAKOA and land offices to address competing claims to land in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, where 12 Orang Asli individuals and an approved company hold overlapping interests.
Indigenous families from Kampung Sungai Cot in Maran have renewed optimism after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to escalate their long-standing ancestral land claim with Pahang authorities, marking a potential turning point in their struggle.
An Orang Asli villager in Sungai Siput, Perak was seriously injured when an elephant attacked him while he and others tried to chase a four-member herd away from their settlement. He is recovering in stable condition.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Datuk Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak has outlined a development agenda for Orang Asli communities in the Labu state seat, focusing on land rights, infrastructure, and economic opportunities ahead of the Negeri Sembilan election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising a significant land rights dispute affecting Orang Asli communities in Maran with Pahang state authorities after meeting with affected residents.
Malaysia's cabinet has greenlit 24 fresh Tok Batin positions across Orang Asli settlements to bolster grassroots administration and enhance development outcomes for indigenous communities.
Indigenous voters in Johor's upcoming state election are shifting away from traditional voting patterns, instead prioritising candidates' demonstrated commitment to community concerns such as land rights, education, and cultural preservation.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened SMAR Orang Asli Nurul Hidayah in Sungai Siput, Perak, the nation's first Islamic secondary school for Orang Asli students. The Ruler emphasized education as crucial for community empowerment and human capital development.