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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Indigenous groups seek land rights recognition in memorandum to unity minister
BANTING: Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of National Unity today, marking Indigenous Peoples Day 2025. The document was handed over by JOAS president Hellan Empaing Anak Chi Tungkat to Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang at Tadom Hill Resort. It emphasised the protection of Indigenous land rights, customary territories, and natural resource management. The memorandum also highlighted the leadership role of Indigenous communities in climate change solutions and intergenerational advocacy. Inclusive governance and cultural resilience were key themes in the submission. Aaron assured that the government would review the memorandum thoroughly before addressing the concerns raised. 'This memorandum will be studied by the government, and the concerns expressed will be given serious attention,' he said. He reiterated the government's commitment to the Orang Asli community as part of Malaysia's national identity. The MADANI administration is prioritising Orang Asli welfare under the 13th Malaysia Plan, including revising the Orang Asli Act 1954. Aaron encouraged greater participation from Indigenous communities in Rukun Tetangga initiatives for local development. He stressed that such engagement strengthens social cohesion and access to government programmes. Efforts to preserve Indigenous languages, heritage, and cultural arts will also receive full government support. 'Traditional knowledge is vital in addressing global challenges like climate change,' he added. This year's Indigenous Day theme focused on environmental restoration through Indigenous wisdom. The celebration honours the cultural contributions and rights of Malaysia's Indigenous peoples. - Bernama
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kelantan protects Orang Asli rights and welfare, including customary land
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of the Orang Asli community, in line with the state's inclusive development policy through allocations in the state budget each year, and this includes tanah adat (customary land) matters. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said for matters relating to the issue raised regarding the customary land of the Orang Asli community in the Galas state legislative assembly, it is not an issue because there is no term as customary land for Orang Asli either in the National Land Code 1965 or the Orang Asli Act 1954. He said customary land only exists in Sabah and Sarawak according to state laws in both states relating to Orang Asli land in Sabah and Sarawak. 'Customary land does not exist in Peninsular Malaysia. The Orang Asli Act only mentions Orang Asli wandering areas which need to be gazetted,' he said. He said this at the winding-up session of the State Legislative Assembly at the Kota Darulnaim Complex here today. Mohd Nassuruddin said in Kelantan, Orang Asli areas are not gazetted under the Orang Asli Act but are gazetted under the reservation provisions of the National Land Code. 'The Orang Asli Act is not a law relating to land, but the National Land Code is a specific law relating to land,' he said. He said therefore that gazetting under the National Land Code has stronger legal standing compared to gazetting under the Orang Asli Act. He added that in Kelantan, several locations have been gazetted under Section 62 of the National Land Code such as the Aring 5 area, PT 11982, Kampung Meranto, PT 5612, HSD 8978 as well as several Orang Asli gazetted lots in the Lojing area.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kelantan protects Orang Asli rights and welfare
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of the Orang Asli community, in line with the state's inclusive development policy through allocations in the state budget each year, and this includes tanah adat (customary land) matters. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said for matters relating to the issue raised regarding the customary land of the Orang Asli community in the Galas state legislative assembly, it is not an issue because there is no term as customary land for Orang Asli either in the National Land Code 1965 or the Orang Asli Act 1954. He said customary land only exists in Sabah and Sarawak according to state laws in both states relating to Orang Asli land in Sabah and Sarawak. 'Customary land does not exist in Peninsular Malaysia. The Orang Asli Act only mentions Orang Asli wandering areas which need to be gazetted,' he said. He said this at the winding-up session of the State Legislative Assembly at the Kota Darulnaim Complex here today. Mohd Nassuruddin said in Kelantan, Orang Asli areas are not gazetted under the Orang Asli Act but are gazetted under the reservation provisions of the National Land Code. 'The Orang Asli Act is not a law relating to land, but the National Land Code is a specific law relating to land,' he said. He said therefore that gazetting under the National Land Code has stronger legal standing compared to gazetting under the Orang Asli Act. He added that in Kelantan, several locations have been gazetted under Section 62 of the National Land Code such as the Aring 5 area, PT 11982, Kampung Meranto, PT 5612, HSD 8978 as well as several Orang Asli gazetted lots in the Lojing area.
