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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the Orang Asli community that federal allocations will continue regardless of Pakatan Harapan's electoral performance in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his commitment to facilitating a resolution of the land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, signalling sustained government engagement with the issue.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed establishing a dedicated officer position to represent Orang Asli interests within Negri Sembilan's Menteri Besar office, suggesting the appointment could proceed without requiring a formal manifesto pledge.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his commitment to helping resolve a protracted land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, pledging to raise the matter with state authorities.
Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak is prioritising Orang Asli welfare in his campaign for the Labu state seat, promising land rights advocacy, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives ahead of Negeri Sembilan's August 1 election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to discussing the land dispute affecting Orang Asli residents of Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang with state authorities. Three community members previously detained have been released.
Malaysia's Cabinet has greenlit 24 new Tok Batin positions for indigenous villages across the country, aiming to bolster grassroots governance and ensure development reaches Orang Asli communities more efficiently.
Malaysia's Department of Orang Asli Development reports that over 224,000 indigenous people are benefiting from comprehensive government initiatives spanning education, healthcare, business support and community infrastructure.