The Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) is expected to begin a study on amendments to the existing Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 this year.
BFM speaks to Dr Yogeswaran Subramaniam, a lawyer and researcher focusing on Orang Asli land rights, about the significance of this move and what amendments are most urgently needed.
Produced by: Kelly Anissa
Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn and Sharmilla Ganesan
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