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
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
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
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
Orang Asli (OA) atau “penduduk asal” sering dipinggirkan dalam usaha menangani ancaman perubahan iklim di Malaysia. Malah, mereka dan suku kaum asli lain di Malaysia
Imagine banners with big, bold red letters, road closures, and megaphones blaring in the streets—activism often conjures a controversial image. Yet, being an activist means
The legal profession often attracts ire, lawyers are often stereotyped as having one foot in hell due to the contentious nature of their work, constantly
I am Ronnie Bahari, a Temuan-Semai man, father of three, and a custodian of Orang Asli culture. – Ronnie Bahari A proud Orang Asli hailing from
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
According to data from 2019, the Orang Asli (OA) population amounts to 210,611 within Peninsular Malaysia, comprising 18 tribes and each possessing its own unique