Summary
FOR Department of Orang Asli Affairs director-general Mohd Sani Mistam, the biggest challenge of the Orang Asli is to strengthen their human capital so that they can be competitive and economically independent.
THE Department of Orang Asli Affairs or Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli (JHEOA) plays a crucial role in the development of the community. It is tasked with various programmes to uplift the socioeconomic status of this indigenous community. But non- governmental organisations (NGOs) claim that the department has fallen short in its performance. Malaysian Business catches up with JHEOA director-general Mohd Sani Mistam for his side of the story. Excerpts:See the full content of this document
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The Way Forward
How would you describe the socioeconomic and political progress of the Orang Asli community?
Generally, the Orang Asli's socioeconomic and political interests are well...See the full content of this document
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