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315 Orang Asli Villages Gazetted as of May, More Applications Pending Approval
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315 Orang Asli Villages Gazetted as of May, More Applications Pending Approval

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 315 of 853 Orang Asli villages have been gazetted as of May, with 363 more applications awaiting state authority approval.
  • This action is part of the implementation by the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) following recommendations from a committee.
  • The gazettement aims to protect the land rights of Orang Asli communities.

As of May, 315 out of 853 Orang Asli villages have been officially gazetted, with an additional 363 applications currently pending approval from state authorities. This significant step in recognizing and protecting the land rights of indigenous communities is being spearheaded by the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa).

The gazettement process is a direct response to recommendations put forth by a special committee. The Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, highlighted these efforts, emphasizing that the gazettement is crucial for securing the ancestral lands of the Orang Asli.

This initiative aims to provide legal recognition and protection for the villages, ensuring that the rights of the Orang Asli are upheld. The ongoing process reflects a commitment to addressing long-standing issues concerning land ownership and development in these communities.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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