A New Generation Of Indigenous Malaysians Is Leading the Way
August 8, 2026
Every year on 9 August, the world marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, recognising the diverse cultures and histories of indigenous communities
Category: Indigenous
138 Languages, 80% Endangered: Who Will Keep Malaysia’s Native Tongues Alive?
November 25, 2025
On a humid Friday evening in Melaka, a living room hums with the rhythm of a fading tongue. Plastic chairs line the tiled floor as
6 Indigenous Malaysians Using Film and Music to Champion Their Culture
August 4, 2025
Picture this: the misty highlands of Ranau at dawn, where ancient stories whisper through the wind. Or imagine the rhythm of a sape echoing through
7 Indigenous Changemakers And The Stories They Don’t Tell You In School
August 1, 2025
Malaysia is home to diverse Indigenous communities, each rich in language, culture, and tradition. Yet for many Orang Asli and Orang Asal youths, life often
From Forest To Classroom: How Rumah Baca Is Cultivating The Next Generation Of Indigenous Conservation Leaders
May 30, 2025
Deep in the heart of Royal Belum State Park, where ancient trees whisper stories and tiger tracks mark the forest floor, a quiet revolution in
The Last Of The Batek Tribe: A Generation Of Forest Stewards 
October 23, 2022
In May 2019, the Batek of Kuala Koh was blighted by a mysterious illness that they purport to have originated from the polluted runoff of
Explore These 9 Meaningful and Unique Community-based Experiences Around Malaysia
September 30, 2022
To many developing countries, tourism is one major driver of economic growth due to its pristine beaches and natural wonders. Tourism generates jobs and improves
8 Talented Malaysian Indigenous Artists The World Should Know About
August 5, 2022
Malaysia is a land of diverse and rich cultures that make our nation unique and one-of-a-kind. The Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia is made up
Sea Gypsies Survival On The Line As Climate Change Runs Rampant
August 1, 2022
The Sea Gypsies or Bajau Laut are people who long lived on the fringe, surviving in a hostile world while still being one with their
10 Issues Facing The Indigenous And Native Communities In Malaysia
June 28, 2022
The indigenous and native communities residing in Malaysia are composed of Orang Asli, Orang Ulu and the Anak Negeri. In 2017, it was estimated that