Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Tiang in Cameron Highlands. — Picture by Farhan Najib
“The resolutions focus on seven key areas, namely land, education, health, economy, leadership, infrastructure and culture in line with the 38th promise in the Pakatan Harapan manifesto — to defend Orang Asli rights. Waytha Moorthy said some state governments intentionally did not recognise this indigenous group’s customary land rights, to reap from forest produce such as through logging.
Waytha Moorthy also noted that the Orang Asli community was now more open-minded and emphasised on education for their children. Mitra focuses on the socio-economic development of the Indian community, especially the youth of the low-income group through, among others, high-impact programmes and courses, as well as the latest technology courses in line with Industrial Revolution 4.0.