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Temiars in court for their land
One bus load of (self-paying) Temiar will be in the Kota Baru High Court on Monday 30 May 2016, for the start of the land rights case of Pos Belatim in the Gua Musang district of Kelantan.Published: 29 May 2016
Strengthening Solidarity for Indigenous Women
On the occasion of International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2016, The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact joins hands with women and men across the globe in the spirit of solidarity in advancing gender equality and social justice for all.Published: 08 March 2016
New book on the Mah Meri
SPIRIT CARVINGS OF THE MAH MERI OF MALAYSIA by Peter Crowe Full colour coffee-table book on the spirit carvings of the Mah Meri – and the carvers and their carving heritage. 254 pages. 20cm X 27cm (8 inches x 10 inches).Published: 13 January 2016
High Moments in 2015
Like previous years, 2015 had been an eventful one, both for the Orang Asli and for us at COAC. There were also a few that raised our spirits and reaffirmed our hope that the path ahead is not always dark and downhill. Here are some of the things that boosted our morale in 2015.Published: 01 January 2016
High Court judgment in Kampung Senta Case
Keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi Ipoh dalam kes Kampung Senta di Bidor, PerakPublished: 26 December 2015
Older News
Seorang Lagi Mangsa Keracunan Meninggal
- 15 November 2015
Education for the Orang Asli, the community way
- 02 November 2015
Orang Asli workers being taken for a ride
- 29 October 2015
The Semai of Kampung Senta win their land rights case
- 30 September 2015
Orang Asli in the courts again
- 29 September 2015
Still Missing after One Month
- 23 September 2015
Orang Asli kecewa slogan Perhimpunan Baju Merah
- 17 September 2015
An intern's take at interning at COAC
- 17 September 2015
Back to Bark-cloths
- 18 August 2015
Mah Meri man hurt while protecting traditional lands
- 18 July 2015
Semaq Beri report to MTCC over logging plans in their area
- 10 July 2015
Gunong Arong family head offered a house near Mersing
- 05 July 2015
Dr Bolton's Orang Asli Trust Fund
- 04 July 2015
UPDATE - Kes Budak sekolah didera oleh 3 cikgu
- 01 July 2015
Temiar girl tied up and beaten by 3 teachers
- 29 June 2015
JOAS briefs MPs on Orang Asal issues
- 21 June 2015
Setting the facts right about the Gunong Arong Jakuns
- 14 June 2015
A Tribute to the Dusun Guides of Mount Kinabalu
- 09 June 2015
Long journey to land recognition
- 07 June 2015
Orang Asli homes torn down
- 04 June 2015
Collaborating for Orang Asli healthcare
- 29 May 2015
Laying a Temiar Elder to Rest
- 27 May 2015
Pakcik Arom leaves us
- 23 May 2015
A staunch defender of Orang Asli rights fades in health
- 22 May 2015
Two court updates
- 21 May 2015
Orang Asli sue over dam on ancestral land
- 19 May 2015
Lifting for Nepal Earthquake victims
- 17 May 2015
Kampung Kuala Senta is Ready for Court
- 15 May 2015
Rompin Orang Asli voted BN due to 'fear factor'
- 09 May 2015
Orang Asli join in GST protest
- 01 May 2015
Jakuns of Kampung Peta to get their say in court
- 23 April 2015
JOAS Youth Leader speaks at ASEAN Peoples Forum
- 23 April 2015
Photos of the Poachers
- 22 April 2015
Police arrest 4 poachers based on Orang Asli's complaints
- 13 April 2015
The week that was ...
- 12 April 2015
Malaysia's indigenous hit hard by deforestation
- 04 April 2015
TAKING THE PULSE
- 04 April 2015
Diagnosing Orang Asli issues
- 04 April 2015
Making Amends with the Naga-Serpent
- 19 March 2015
Kelantan Not Learning
- 15 March 2015
Jahai villages still flooded
- 28 February 2015
Logging the Rainforest
- 27 February 2015
Clogging Rivers, Choking Lives
- 24 February 2015
Temiar, Jahai and Lanoh together in a common cause
- 23 February 2015
Wakil Rakyat surprised at the presence of non-Jahai outsiders
- 11 February 2015
The Batek at Kuala Koh, post-flood
- 09 February 2015
JOAS-Semenanjung bertemu untuk merancang program 2015
- 08 February 2015
People System water filter installed at Kelaik
- 07 February 2015
Comment
- 06 February 2015
Bantuan Dari Udara - Kampung Rekom
- 02 February 2015
Temiar boy drowns in RPS Kemar
- 01 February 2015
"We don't want to be dependent, we just want our livelihoods back'"
- 31 January 2015
Video: Scant survival among the Temiars
- 31 January 2015
Food aid still needed
- 30 January 2015
Dignified in the face of adversity
- 26 January 2015
Dry spell spells access
- 25 January 2015
In the interiors, abandoned by all
- 20 January 2015
The Unsung Orang Asli Heroes in flood relief efforts
- 19 January 2015
The Temiar Situation in Kuala Betis
- 19 January 2015
More heli drops to Temiar villages
- 08 January 2015
Timely supplies for Pos Ber, Chedau, Pooh and Kerbok
- 06 January 2015
2.4 tonnes of aid air-lifted to unreached Temiar villagers
- 05 January 2015
Kampung Orang Asli Jemeri diceroboh Lagi
- 05 January 2015
Cut-off Jahai community helped
- 04 January 2015
Jahuts raft in their supplies
- 02 January 2015
Semai mother delivers firstborn while fleeing the flood
- 02 January 2015
Batek at Kuala Koh severely affected
- 01 January 2015
Orang Asli in dire need of supplies
- 30 December 2014
How you can help the Orang Asli affected by floods
- 27 December 2014
The passing of an Orang Seletar supporter
- 22 December 2014
Formation of the pilot Action Committee for JOAS-Semenanjung
- 21 December 2014
'Pahang MB tried to distract us with food'
- 18 December 2014
Big books for the PDK
- 16 December 2014
No easy ride to school
- 01 December 2014
Landmark Decision of the Court of Appeal of the Orang Asli case of Yebet binti Saman & Ors.
- 29 November 2014
Court affirms rights of Orang Asli in customary land battle
- 28 November 2014
Pos Belatim Temiar get another chance in court
- 22 November 2014
The passing of Jen's dad
- 16 November 2014
Iconic Semelai Elder passes away
- 11 November 2014
Orang Asli asks court to protect ancestral land
- 05 November 2014
Perjumpaan Kajian Undang-undang Adat JOAS di Kampung Sungai Mai
- 03 November 2014
Orang Asli youths off to Belia-JOAS camp in Sabah
- 23 October 2014
Photo Documentation of Lawyers' march to repeal the Sedition Act
- 20 October 2014
Jakuns of Jemeri come together to celebrate their rights and culture
- 28 September 2014
Selangor Orang Asli Land Task Force to be revived?
- 27 September 2014
Police detain Mah Meri man based on report by encroachers
- 16 September 2014
Native Title ruling in Sagong Tasi and other cases not accepted by government
- 05 September 2014
First Batch of Orang Asli off to Sabah for PHOAS 2014
- 05 August 2014
Pushing More for the Cenwaey Penaney Learning Center
- 04 August 2014
Video Trailer on the PDK Cenwaey Penaney project
- 01 August 2014
The ‘Smart Start’ Community Learning Center at Ulu Tual
- 27 July 2014
An Indigenous Learning Centre on the Rise
- 25 July 2014
World Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations in Sabah this year
- 24 July 2014
Orang Asli toilets win Architectural Gold Award
- 13 July 2014
News reports on Nicol David's visit to Ulu Tual
- 11 July 2014
Jakuns lose their right to fight their case in court
- 30 June 2014
Orang Seletar win another round in Court
- 25 June 2014
Video of Nicol David's visit to the Semai
- 10 June 2014
Nicol David to visit the Semai at Ulu Tual
- 04 June 2014
Losing Land to Loggers – and the State
- 16 May 2014
The Ulu Tual Community Learning Centre takes shape
- 14 May 2014
Mah Meri Master Carver Pion dies
- 11 May 2014
Learning to use the UNDRIP
- 06 May 2014
Mahathir Equals Mandela?
- 01 January 2014
More homes lighted
- 22 August 2012
Kelantan to give land titles to Orang Asli this afternoon
- 01 November 2010
Ku Li nafi khianat Orang Asli
- 01 November 2010
Orang Asli landmine for BN in Galas
- 01 November 2010
Tanah orang Asli tergadai kerana ladang rakyat?
- 01 November 2010
Be patient, Perkasa tell Orang Asli
- 30 October 2010
Deputy Minister asks Orang Asli not to look at the budget critically
- 30 October 2010
Orang Asli Minta PM dan Kerajaan Memberhentikan Kepuraannya
- 26 October 2010
The Orang Asli factor in the Galas by-election
- 26 October 2010
Mr. PM, We are not Sakai!
- 26 October 2010
Bah Tony called to the Malaysian Bar
- 23 October 2010
Parliament fears Orang Asli presence
- 20 October 2010
Orang Asli bukan Bumiputera?
- 20 October 2010
Belanjawan 2011 menunjukkan PM tidak mendengar
- 20 October 2010
2011 Budget shows the PM is not listening
- 15 October 2010
How Selangor won over the Orang Asli
- 23 September 2010
Another Orang Asli Church to be Demolished
- 19 September 2010