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Johor Steps Up Support for Orang Asli Communities Through Leadership and Welfare Programmes

Johor is intensifying efforts to empower Orang Asli communities through leadership programmes and enhanced welfare support, with the state allocating RM3.8 million last year for nine key initiatives benefiting over 18,000 indigenous residents.

By Khairul Anuar · 2 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Orang Asli Voters Demonstrate Unwavering Commitment at Negeri Sembilan Polls

Indigenous voters in Negeri Sembilan's Pertang constituency displayed remarkable civic engagement during state elections, with elderly residents and those facing mobility challenges prioritising their right to participate in the democratic process.

By Khairul Anuar · 1 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

PM Anwar Guarantees Orang Asli Funding Will Persist Regardless of Election Outcome

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has moved to counter campaign-trail misinformation by pledging that Orang Asli allocations will persist independent of Negeri Sembilan election outcomes, emphasizing constitutional protections.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Barisan Nasional Commits to Indigenous Affairs Officer Role Following Electoral Campaign

Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has committed to creating a specialized position focused on Orang Asli affairs, with implementation planned through the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar's office on an administrative basis.

By Khairul Anuar · 28 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia Expands Islamic Education and Outreach Initiatives for Muslim Orang Asli Communities

Malaysia is intensifying Islamic education and dakwah programmes for Muslim Orang Asli communities through coordinated efforts involving JAKIM, religious departments, and community mobilisers, combining immediate interventions with long-term institutional development.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid backs creation of dedicated Orang Asli officer post at Negri Sembilan MB office

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed establishing a dedicated Orang Asli liaison officer position within the Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar's office, indicating the appointment could proceed independently of electoral pledges.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar Commits To Facilitating Resolution Of Kampung Sungai Cot Orang Asli Land Dispute

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to facilitate a fair and swift resolution to the longstanding land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, while stressing the matter falls under state jurisdiction.

By Khairul Anuar · 23 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Tengku Ampuan Pahang Offers Land to Orang Asli Families Caught in Maran Dispute

Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah has offered temporary resettlement on her land in Kuala Wau to Orang Asli families displaced by a land dispute in Maran, signalling royal intervention in indigenous welfare.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Pahang to Seek Resolution for Orang Asli Land Dispute in Maran

Pahang will ask JAKOA and the Land and Mines Office to help resolve a land dispute involving Orang Asli claimants and a company in Maran. The state emphasises a consultative, law-based approach to settle the matter.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Orang Asli Villager Attacked by Elephant While Protecting Crops in Perak

An Orang Asli villager in Sungai Siput, Perak, suffered injuries when he confronted a herd of four elephants that had invaded his village to feed on crops. He is receiving treatment at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Orang Asli Development Central to PH's Ahmad Faez Campaign in Labu Seat

Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak has made indigenous community development a centrepiece of his campaign for the Labu state seat, pledging infrastructure upgrades and economic initiatives for Orang Asli residents in Negeri Sembilan.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar pledges to tackle Orang Asli land grievances in Maran through dialogue with Pahang authorities

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising concerns about Orang Asli land disputes in Maran with Pahang state authorities following consultations with affected villagers.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Three Orang Asli Freed in Pahang Land Dispute as PM Escalates Matter to State

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the release of three Orang Asli individuals held in connection with a Pahang land dispute, signalling his administration's intention to escalate the matter with state-level authorities.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Orang Asli from Kampung Sungai Cot trek to PM's residence demanding federal intervention on land dispute

Orang Asli from Kampung Sungai Cot in Maran, Pahang, undertook a two-day journey to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Bandar Sungai Long residence, pressing for federal assistance in resolving a serious land and property destruction dispute affecting their community.

By Rajesh Kumar · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar pledges to tackle Kampung Sungai Cot land dispute as Orang Asli community seeks ancestral rights

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to champion the land rights case of Orang Asli families in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, signalling potential movement on a protracted dispute over ancestral territories.

By Rajesh Kumar · 17 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

PM Anwar To Engage Pahang Government Over Kg Sungai Cot Orang Asli Land Dispute

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to bringing the land dispute affecting Kampung Sungai Cot's Orang Asli community to the Pahang state government's attention following direct engagement with community representatives.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Approves 24 New Village Leadership Positions for Orang Asli Communities

Malaysia's Cabinet has authorized 24 new Tok Batin positions across Orang Asli villages to reinforce local governance structures and improve the effectiveness of community development programmes.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Strengthens Disabled Parking Enforcement as Government Acts on Multiple Fronts

Malaysia's government is implementing stricter enforcement measures against misuse of disabled parking spaces nationwide, with standardised legal frameworks approved across local councils enabling maximum penalties and vehicle towing.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Orang Asli Voters Shifting Focus to Candidate Merit Over Party Loyalty

As Johor heads to polls on July 11, Orang Asli voters are increasingly prioritising candidates' capability and commitment to community issues—particularly land rights and education—over traditional political loyalties, signalling growing electoral maturity.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Sultan Nazrin Opens First Orang Asli Islamic School, Emphasises Education as Pathway to Empowerment

Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened the country's first Orang Asli Islamic secondary school in Sungai Siput, underscoring education's transformative potential for indigenous communities across Malaysia.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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