Orang Asli land defenders

General information

In November 2019, Amnesty International released a report that detailed the human rights violations that indigenous land rights defenders and their advocates face. They have been harassed, intimidated, and physically attacked by armed individuals, and arbitrarily arrested by the Malaysian Police. 90 communities of Orang Asli people are at risk of losing their traditions and way of life.

The Orang Asli are:

Depend on natural resources for subsistence and spiritual survival

90 communities of Orang Asli people are at risk of losing their traditions and way of life

They have been subject to violence and harassment, especially in Sarawak which is a state rich in natural resources.

They will be one of the most severely impacted groups of people by climate change in Malaysia.

How you can help

Sign Amnesty International’s petition demanding protection for indigenous land rights defenders:

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Malaysia: Protect Indigenous Land Rights Defenders⁠

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