WELLINGTON, July 16 — After more than seven decades without review, the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) is now being amended, drawing inspiration from the empowerment model of the Māori community in New Zealand, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, June 20 — Any development on Orang Asli land, whether for housing or commercial purposes, must be limited in ownership to the Orang Asli community. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this is crucial to...

By Muhammad Rey Hazriell GOMBAK, June 14 — Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Garing in Rawang has received solar lighting facilities aimed at improving the quality of life while supporting sustainability efforts through the use of eco-friendly energy. State executive councillor for human resources...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 20 — Eight Mah Meri Orang Asli families involved in a tourism development project have received new homes through the Orang Asli Housing Assistance Programme (PBROA). State executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said all the...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Aril 18 — Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah visited the state’s Orang Asli community on the second day of the Gagasan Rumpun Selangor (GRS) tour in Gombak yesterday. His Royal Highness was accompanied by executive councillor for rural development and unity Datuk...

MELAKA, March 24 — The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) is committed to ensuring more Orang Asli students enter Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) in the future.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam  SEPANG, May 27 — The state government has allocated RM950,000 to build 13 single-storey units for the Orang Asli community under the Bina Baru dan Baikpulih Rumah Kerajaan Prihatin programme.  State Economic Planning Unit (Upen) assistant director (sectoral section)...

CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Feb 17 — It will be two years before Orang Asli residents of Kampung Sungai Ruil here can return home after they were ordered to vacate the settlement since last October’s landslide.

GUA MUSANG, Jan 5 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) completed the delivery of 20.8 tonnes of food supply to five Orang Asli settlements involving 56 villages, yesterday after access to the villages was cut off due to floods.

GUA MUSANG (Kelantan), Nov 28 — Farmers from four Orang Asli settlements in Pos Belatim are grappling with the destructive incursions of wild elephants which are damaging and eating their crops.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — The state government plans to move in tandem with the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) to ensure their rights and progress are enhanced, said state executive councillor for Orang Asli and minority affairs V. Papparaidu. The initiative, starting next...

GUA MUSANG, Oct 15 — The Orang Asli community will enjoy various facilities next year after RM333 million was allocated to the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) under Budget 2024 tabled on Friday (October 13).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The government is conducting a review of the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) which, among others, involve registering marriage and land ownership of the Orang Asli community.

PETALING JAYA, Aug 26 — The proposal to establish a compensation fund for farmers who experience crop damage caused by wildlife will be brought up to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for inclusion in Budget 2024.

GOMBAK, Aug 10 — The government has agreed to immediately establish and activate Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET) institutions specifically for the Orang Asli community, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

GUA MUSANG, July 17 — The Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme is one of the ongoing efforts by the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) to empower the Orang Asli community nationwide, said its director-general Sapiah Mohd Nor.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — An office of the Gombak district's Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) office along Jalan Gombak in Kampung Sungai Chinchin was destroyed in a fire that occurred at about 1.20pm today.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SEPANG, June 11 — The construction of homes for the Orang Asli community, via a RM1 million allocation by the State Government this year, is expected to begin this month. Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI's corporate social responsibility head Ahmad Azri...

KUALA LIPIS, May 1 — The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has set a target to have at least 400 Orang Asli students continue their studies at public universities or private higher education institutions this year, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

GUA MUSANG, Dec 28 — The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) will build an alternative route for the more than 1,000 villagers of the Pos Balar Orang Asli settlement whose road link to town has been cut off by a landslide.