In just one month, Orang Asli communities across the peninsula have faced eviction, arrests, logging activity and developments moving ahead without their consent.
Civil society groups say these are not isolated incidents, but signs of deeper systemic marginalisation tied to land, power and profit. They are calling for the prime minister to honour his reform commitments and uphold Orang Asli customary land rights.
BFM speaks to Koong Hui Yein, the programme manager at RimbaWatch, about what is happening on the ground, what is at stake for Orang Asli communities, and why this moment is a critical test of the government’s reform promises.
Presenter & producer: Juliet Jacobs/BFM
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Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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