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The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Review of Act 134 among matters discussed at MAPOA 2025 meeting
PUTRAJAYA: The status of the review study on the amendment of Act 134 was among the matters discussed during the Orang Asli Consultative Council (MAPOA) 2025 meeting held yesterday, according to the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA). In a statement today, the department said the meeting also addressed issues such as Orang Asli settlement land, the community's educational progress, and the recognition of traditional medical practices. The MAPOA 2025 meeting, held yesterday in Bangi, was chaired by Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang. The event brought together various stakeholders, including representatives from the federal and state governments, Orang Asli tribes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academia, professionals, women, youth and Orang Asli community leaders. MAPOA serves as a platform for Orang Asli representatives and stakeholders at the federal and state levels to present views on development issues involving the community in Peninsular Malaysia. It also provides a space for Orang Asli representatives and stakeholders, including agencies at the federal and state levels, to contribute views and feedback on policies and strategies aimed at developing the Orang Asli community.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Review Of Act 134 Among Matters Discussed At MAPOA 2025 Meeting
PUTRAJAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The status of the review study on the amendment of Act 134 was among the matters discussed during the Orang Asli Consultative Council (MAPOA) 2025 meeting held yesterday, according to the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA). In a statement today, the department said the meeting also addressed issues such as Orang Asli settlement land, the community's educational progress, and the recognition of traditional medical practices. The MAPOA 2025 meeting, held yesterday in Bangi, was chaired by Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
RM8.5mil allocation to help Orang Asli students pursue higher education
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM8.5 million has been allocated to support Orang Asli students pursuing their studies at local institutions of higher learning this year. Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the allocation is expected to benefit around 500 Orang Asli students, in line with the government's efforts to enhance human capital development within the community. "This initiative is part of the Orang Asli Development Policy, which is currently being strengthened. "We want to see more Orang Asli youth succeed in professional fields such as teaching, engineering, medicine, the civil service, academia, and emerge as credible community leaders," she told reporters after launching the Anugerah Mahasiswa Inspirasi (AMI) ceremony here today. Rubiah said the success of Orang Asli students in pursuing higher education should be widely shared, especially by agencies under the ministry, so that it may serve as inspiration to the younger generation of the community. At the same time, she also reminded Orang Asli students to acquire skills, particularly in digital, innovation and leadership fields, as they are set to become agents of change in the development of their communities. Meanwhile, Rubiah said the proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 are still at the engagement stage. "I was informed that the preliminary report will be presented at the upcoming meeting of the Orang Asli Consultative Council (MaPOA), which will cover several proposed amendments not only in terms of the definition of Orang Asli, but also land development, welfare, and other aspects that were previously somewhat lacking in the existing Act," she said. Rubiah further explained that these improvements will help strengthen legal protection for the Orang Asli community to ensure their rights and well-being are better safeguarded. "This is to ensure that the welfare and well-being of the Orang Asli can be enhanced through clearer legislation, benefiting not only the Department of Orang Asli Development but also the overall governance system of the Orang Asli community," she said.
