Grey oyster mushroom farming helps Mendriq Orang Asli generate extra income
The Mendriq Orang Asli community can harvest 10 kilogrammes of mushrooms every day, or more than 300 kilogrammes in a month.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Govt agencies, NGOs assist Orang Asli obtain identification documents, educational access
RYTHM Foundation said education is the key to reshaping the developmental path of the Orang Asli community, to embrace a brighter future.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon
Kelantan is distributing over 37 tonnes of food aid to 2,086 heads of households (KIR) of the Orang Asli community in 10 settlements via land and air.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim
The Johor state government is always concerned about the socio-economic development and welfare of the Orang Asli community, says the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Orang Asli community development, reserve land gazetting will continue - Saarani
Saarani said the development of the Orang Asli community, including efforts to gazette reserve land for the community, will continue if BN is given the mandate after the GE15.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Infrastructure, education, income govt's key plans for Orang Asli - Ismail Sabri
The government's focus on the development of the Orang Asli community is based on three core aspects, namely infrastructure, education and generating income, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Budget 2023: More than RM1b allocated for senior citizens, Orang Asli next year
RM305 million is provided for the Orang Asli community next year compared with RM274 million this year, Tengku Zafrul said.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Over 10 pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said the Orang Asli community has urged the government to look into ways to stop their children from dropping out of school.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Budget 2023: Orang Asli community needs better infrastructure facilities
The Orang Asli in Gua Musang are hoping for better infrastructure facilities in their settlements under Budget 2023.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Implementation of K9 can address Orang Asli student dropout issue - Mah
The implementation of the K9 is an initiative to address the issue of school dropouts among the Orang Asli community.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Gov't seeks formula to address Orang Asli school dropout issue - PM
Ismail Sabri said education for the Orang Asli community was one of the government's main focuses, particularly finding solutions to the students dropping out of secondary school issue.
Fri Jun 10 2022
MP calls for fairer treatment of Orang Asli
A Member of Parliament (MP) today called on the government to give fairer treatment to the Orang Asli community according to equal rights under the law set for the community.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Johor polls: Don't ignore needs of the Orang Asli community, elected reps told
Ahmad also hopes that the future state assemblyman would be able to solve the flood problem.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Tiger issues: Gov't to ensure Orang Asli community safety, welfare - Mahdzir
The security forces have taken action by conducting operations to maintain security in the Orang Asli settlements affected by the tiger.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Flood: JKM refutes claims of neglecting Orang Asli community
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has refuted a report by a news portal that the government neglected the flood victims in Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Tadom in Banting, Selangor.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024