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ORANG ASAL : THE ETHNIC GROUPS
ORANG ASLI
Negrito Kintak , Lenoh , Kensiu , Jahai , Mendriq , Bateq .
Senoi Temiar , Semai , Mah Meri , Che Wong , Jah Hut , Semaq Beri , Temoq .
Proto Malay Orang Seletar , Jakun , Orang Kuala , Orang Kanaq , Temuan , Semelai .
NATIVES OF SARAWAK Iban Melanau
Bidayuh Bukar Sadong , Biatah , Jagoi , Selakau , Lara .
Orang Ulu Bujitan , Bisaya , Ukit , Kayan , Kenyah , Kelabit , Lisun , Sepin , Lun , Bawang , Tagal , Penan / Punan , Sihan / - Sian , Tabun , Berawan , Sabah , Lakiput , Sekapan .
NATIVES OF SABAH
Dusun Bisaya , Dumbas , Dusun , Kuijau , Kadazan , Kimaragang , Lotud , Rungus , Tatana , Tobilung , Sonsogon .
Murut Baukan , Gana , Kalabakan , Lun Dayeh , Nabal / Ambual , Okolod / Kolod , Paluan , Selungai , Sembakung , Serudung , Semuambu , Tagal / Tagol , Tidung , Timugong .
Paitan Abai Sungai , Rumanau , Tampias Lobu , Tombunuo , Makiang , Kolobuan , Sinabu , Segama .
Others Bajau , Banjar , Brunei / Kedayan , Ida ’ an / Begahak , Iban , Iranun , Cocos , Tausug / Suluk , Bugis , Sama / Bajau , Yakan , Bonggi , Molbog .

Orang Asal : Protectors of the natural realm

AMIDST Malaysia ’ s vast forest landscapes lies an oftenoverlooked opportunity for sustainable management - the involvement of the Orang Asal , the indigenous communities whose lives have been intertwined with these ecosystems for generations .
While global trends increasingly acknowledge the importance of integrating local and indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts , Malaysia has yet to fully embrace the role of the Orang Asal in managing its forests .
As Malaysia grapples with environmental challenges and the global demand for more sustainable forest management grows , the inclusion of the Orang Asal offers a pathway to a more balanced and resilient approach . Their traditional ecological knowledge , rooted in centuries of coexistence with nature , holds significant potential for shaping Malaysia ’ s environmental future .
This editorial provides just a glimpse into the full article , which explores how Malaysia could benefit from giving these indigenous communities a more significant say in forest management .
Their inclusion could transform national forest policies while ensuring the protection of both biodiversity and cultural heritage .
Is it not time that we begin to recognise and appreciate how Malaysia could benefit from giving Indigenous communities a more significant role in forest management ?
Their inclusion has the potential to transform national forest policies while also safeguarding both biodiversity and cultural heritage for the long term .
It ’ s time to consider the Orang Asal not as passive bystanders but as essential stakeholders in the future of Malaysia ’ s forests .
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