In just one month, Orang Asli communities across Peninsular Malaysia 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, and are calling for the Prime Minister to honour his reform commitments and uphold Orang Asli customary land rights. We speak to Koong Hui Yein, 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. 

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  environment,  government

Tags:  customary native rights,  blockades,  the bigger picture,  earth matters,  RimbaWatch,  Orang Asli land rights,  reform agenda,  deforestation,  land reclamation,  free prior and informed consent,  FPIC,  displacement,  development,