By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KUALA LANGAT, Aug 19 — The rich culture of the indigenous Mah Meri tribe received royal recognition today as Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj launched a book dedicated to preserving the traditions of the Orang Asli community. Moyang: Spirit of...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 9 — The Selangor government has allocated RM500,000 for various Orang Asli development programmes throughout this year, said state executive councillor for Orang Asli and minority affairs V. Papparaidu. He said nearly half of the allocation, or...

GUA MUSANG, July 30 — All pending development projects for Orang Asli in Kuala Betis will be expedited for the benefit of the community and the public in Nenggiri, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

GUA MUSANG, July 22 — Ninety per cent of the Orang Asli community has agreed and provided positive feedback during engagement sessions regarding proposed constitutional amendments on community land ownership, which is set to be tabled in Parliament in 2027.

GUA MUSANG, July 22 — The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) is restricting the entry of four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles to Orang Asli interior settlements, especially during the monsoon and amid wild animal attacks.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SEPANG, July 21 — The Selangor government has allocated RM300,000 this year to repair and upgrade Orang Asli village infrastructure, said state executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu. Papparaidu said the funds will be used for...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The state government intends to provide free counsel to prospective job seekers as part of efforts to address the issue of unemployment in Selangor. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this includes...

PASIR MAS, July 6 — Applications to join Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes have increased by 3.75 per cent from January to June this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

SEREMBAN, June 22 — A constitutional amendment on the interests of the Orang Asli community is expected to be tabled by 2027.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — An elderly woman and her 12-year-old granddaughter, who were feared lost while heading to a durian orchard in Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu yesterday, were found safe and sound at 9.30am today.

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)...

HULU SELANGOR, May 9 — The wait for some 260 residents of Kampung Orang Asli Kerling to obtain telecommunication services has ended, as the area started receiving signal coverage from four major telcos yesterday.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam HULU SELANGOR, May 8 — Unity Government candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Pang Sock Tao has pledged to safeguard the Orang Asli community’s welfare by ensuring the comprehensive utilisation of state initiatives for their benefit. She is also committed to...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU SELANGOR, May 5 — The Youth and Sports Ministry is collaborating with the Orang Asli Development Department to increase the Orang Asli community’s potential in sports. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said improving facilities and access to sporting...

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken the initiative to conduct a proof-of-concept (POC) of Starlink as an alternative to optical fibre for the core connection to the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) tower in Kampung Orang Asli Kerling, Selangor.

By Sofia Nasir HULU SELANGOR, May 3 — Selangor has paved the way in providing free transit services at public libraries via the launch of the Friendly Transit Library (Perpustakaan Mesra Transit) initiative today. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the effort by the Selangor Public...

By Sofia Nasir HULU SELANGOR, May 1 — The nation's first Orang Asli representative is confident that the indigenous community will fully support the Unity Government's candidate in the ongoing Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election. Cameron Highlands MP Datuk Ramli Md Nor said history has proven...

GUA MUSANG, April 22 — The dropout rate among school children in rural areas, especially the Orang Asli community, has been reduced following the construction of Comprehensive Special Model Schools for Year 9 (K9) and Year 11 (K11).

GUA MUSANG, April 22 — The Ministry of Education is committed to ensuring that every Orang Asli child has access to education, thus eliminating dropout issues.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU LANGAT, March 17 — Over 60 Orang Asli families from the Kampung Orang Asli Broga, Semenyih here received food basket donations in conjunction with the Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.  Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) Zone 22 local councillor Mohd...